C-Dory & or Rosborough for the Loop.

Soooooooo,

If you have something to add, please do, I’m fixing to drop some money, & though both hold their value well, it does cost a bit to trade around. Heck, just the registration fees are pretty hefty.

For me it all boils down to...
I prefer the head/shower on the CD, it’s lighter weight & draft.

But I much prefer the side doors & Cabin roominess & not being as subjected to pounding at cruising speed on the Rossie.

I am very grateful for your input & time. Always looking to learn more. Please feel free to add anything.
 
BTDT. Loved both.

I think the important differences have been covered.

You have to learn the characteristics of each boat (and there are some differences).

Only thing I would add is that an RF 246 with full hull extension is the l longest 25 ft you will ever see. You may need 30 ft of linear dock.

Twin 150's recommended and big tabs.

Enjoy,
 
There's one more tradeoff: cost. One can buy a C-Dory 25 used, though it'll take work and time.How are Rosebourghs used? Is there a place where there advertised? That's not been mentioned.

And how about the cost difference between the two, new. No idea what the C-Dory's are selling for these days, or the delivery. Even less about the Rosebourgh.

Boris
 
I had a RF246, and I repowered it from 175hp to a 250hp. Night and day benefit, really makes the boat have a chance to get up and go ( when desired). With a full keel, the stability at rest was GREAT. Did not feel like a cork. Side doors were WONDERFUL, loved them. Interior space and layout, so much better than the C-dory. Can stand in the V-berth area, I'm 6'4". The dinette is very spacious. Kitchen counter length Very Nice, and the storage under SUPER.
Negative you need a strong 3/4 ton truck or 1 ton would be better. It is heavy and tall on the trailer. If most of your time is on the water, less on the trailer moving it around. Then I would choose the Rossi 100% NO QUESTION.
 
The Rossi E-mail forum has become much more active in the last several years. Of course they are always knocking C Dorys (with a lot of mis-information). They have begun to have gatherings on a regular basis, but mostly on the East Coast. I would guess that the majority of the Rossi's are sold thru this forum. They run about the same as the c Dory 25--but there are a lot variables, such as older low side, with deep keel, which don't seem to do well at planing speeds. There are diesel I/O boats--there are hull extensions, and brackets. Some extend the roof over the cockpit.

I have friends with Rossi's and we considered them a number of years back. For our purpose the C Dory was a better fit. Since I am (was) 6'2", I would have to have extended the V berth bunk to have enough room. For what ever reason I seemed to have issues getting in and out of the doors--and found the windows of the C dory to be as functional.

Both are good boats, but there are features of both which work for some and not for others.
 
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