Are Used C-Dory's Overpriced?

Drove by today and saw your boat tucked up under your garage. I will try to stop by sometime this weekend if that is okay with you.

What are you trailering your boat all the way to Wyoming with? Sounds like a great time!
 
Hay Folks,

Lets stick with the TREND.

I like TEFLONMOM's comments. What Pat and Fred did not say, is that they have the best of both worlds. They tow their C-Dory with a Van Camper. Also, Pat has trouble walking, but finds the C-Dory easy to navigate. She only has to walk about 15' to get to everything. An important thing when you arn't as moble as the rest of us. ( Pat is one of my Hero's. )

Also Pat and Fred are great people to cruise with. They were one of the seven 22' C-Dory's on our cruise on the western end og the Erie Canal. I hope they will be back for the eastern end this fall.


Fred
 
Today a Classic C-Dory went up for sale at E-Bay. This is something you don't see everyday, that is for sure. Starting price is around $17.000 and no reserve. It will be interesting to see how much she goes for on the open market.

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flagold":27vf902o said:
Several years ago I saw a 22 sea-dory in my neighborhood (hernando beach, Florida).
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It's still here in Hernando Beach, but will be on a Wyoming mountaintop dry camping in a couple weeks.

I just love it.
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Stopped by yesterday but you weren't home.

Actually, the first boat I saw was a different boat over by Sterling marina. I drove by and I don't think it is there anymore.

Anyway, thanks...I will get by to see you sometime this week.
 
Mike and Judy, the C-Dory on Ebay has actually been up for about 6 days now. Although several questions have been asked of the owner, no one has bid yet. Personally, I think the minimum bidding price is on the high end range of good deal territory. It has the original motors. Granted they have just been overhauled, but they are still 21 year old 2 strokes. I would not be able to use them on Tahoe. I wish the boat was closer so that I could go by and check it out in person before bidding. With 3 days left to run, we shall see how it turns out.
 
Well, I guess basically, you would be bidding on just the hull... About $30,000 for a new 22 Angler hull today...before sales taxes.

Yes, the trailer may be in great shape, but may need a new axle and stuff due to the salt water if you plan to long haul...which is what a trailer is for. Agree on the old motors too. They may last another 20 years.....or, die next week. Check out the price of a hull for a new 22 angler.....and, there is a good starting point. Without sure nuff abuse, the hull should be in great shape....if any below water line holes for any reason were sealed properly...and the transom is in good shape. As with all C-Dory boats, the hulls do not really depreciate... the motors, electronics and trailers' do. If you are looking at getting into a C-Dory, $17K for a hull might not be bad for a 22 Angler. I was really surprised when we took everything off my 18 Angler how good the shape of the hull was. Nothing at all wrong with the old hull. Just stained out a bit...but in structurally great shape. Will post pic of C-Byrd on the blocks in my albumn this morning getting her "facial."

So, let's see what happens..

Byrdman fixen' up his oldie but goodie...
 
Pat, I could not tell from your post whether you think that $17,500 for the 22' Angler is :thup or :thdown . Inquiring minds need to know. :smiled
 
Sam I think it is right in line....and...it would depend on if you were looking to buy a C-Dory 22 Angler. A brand new one would be around $48K, a used one that is for all practical purposes is posted for $40K with no trailer on the east coast, .... and older one, an 84 with a new honda is listed around $23K which looks like a better deal than an 84 that you "may need to find a new motor for.."... but then... you have to actually look at and see the hulls, and if concerned, have a moister check performed on the transom. So, it is like most things...it is a buyer/seller world. There are 4 options now on 22 Anglers now. That is rare. New, real new, older with newer motor, and old with old motor...and thousands of dollars in the spread... So, each buyer has to pick their entry point.. But..if the hull is in good shape, money put into a used C-Dory will come back....and put into the hull of a new one for that fact. Something else to keep in mind when putting money into a boat, is the total cost of really using the boat once you own it. Too many times folks go in over their true budget, and they have to limit their travels and times they can slap it on the trailer and haul it 5 or 6 hundred miles to just poke around for a weekend... The water does not know or care what year hull you and your friends are enjoying life on.

Sold a Bayliner 1802 Trophy Walk Around Cuddy Cabin for about $2500 higher than I thought she was worth... Had just came back from the Gulf, taken everything out of her, cleaned her, re-waxed her, and was filling the fuel tanks up prior to taking back to the marina.... when a truck pulled up and said....Hey... I missed a great deal on that exact model boat about a month ago....and have been sick ever since and my wife and children will not stop reminding me. I asked well, just how sick of hearing it are you and would you want one today? Long story short, he shot me a price, I let go of the fuel pump, and I towed her to his house and was back home before lunch with a money order in hand. He did save about $6000 from what a new rig would have cost, I got within about 2500-3000 for what I paid new for her and used her for about 2 1/2 years...which on a Bayliner with a 120 hp Force I think I did fine.

I put my money in a C-Dory... if inquiring minds want to know... :smile :smiled
 
.... not long ago, I was offered over 20K for my baby :smilep but she ain't for sale now or ever! :xseek
 
Agreed. Mine not for sale either, would be one of the last things to go. They take on a personality.

Actually, the first boat I saw was a different boat over by Sterling marina. I drove by and I don't think it is there anymore.
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-- that was fairly recent. There's another one in the new development now. I've been here 44 years off and on.
 
flagold":1lz739eu said:
Agreed. Mine not for sale either, would be one of the last things to go. They take on a personality.

Actually, the first boat I saw was a different boat over by Sterling marina. I drove by and I don't think it is there anymore.
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-- that was fairly recent. There's another one in the new development now. I've been here 44 years off and on.
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The one I am speaking of was on a trailer, on the road that runs out to the gulf beside sterling marina. I haven't seen it for quite some time. I think it was a 22 with a green stripe.

Anyway, I will catch up to you soon.
 
That's the one. Single axle. To bad you didn't grab it. There's one for sale at Crystal River and they also have one 16 (angler) left (the former dealer up there).
 
I gotta agree with all you other clasic owners out there. I will probably get myself a cruiser of some sorts,(either a mid 90's 22 or a 26 Cape Cruiser) but the classic is here to stay. it is my work boat, not worried about scratchin it or beaching on the sandy shores , shrimpin and fishin and clam diggin. just to much room back there compared to the cruiser.I have the gas powered pot puller mounted on her and also the downriggers. fish blood and shrimp bait and the like are ground into the bottom of the boat.....lol.....
 
C-Otter:

Sorry I didnt repond sooner but Ive been away for a bit; the seat has a shock absorber and is very comfortable. Its adjustable, well built and fits perfectly. I will get the name and any other info and post tomorrow.

Andy
 
C-Otter:

The pilot seat on my boat is a "Grammer DS 44/1". Its actually a Norweigan tractor seat and is of outstanding quality.

I Googled their site but it was all in Norweigan and so I dont have much more info. It was on the boat when I bought it but similar seats are made here in the states. When I get back from overseas I am going to put one in for my wife.

Andy
 
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