C-Dory right for me?

centerisland":3ecr6kft said:
Dene":3ecr6kft said:
Bottom line. I think there are four good boats out there in the outboard, 22' range. Arima, CD, Campion, and now the Marinaut.
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I'm pretty sure that the Arima does not have standing headroom in the cabin (it would with the skip tower, but then it wouldn't be a "pilothouse").
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The one I'm thinking of is this model...

http://www.arimaboats.com/srht21water.htm

Pretty sure Les had one at EQ. I remember crawling through it and being impressed with it.

-Greg
 
I was in the Arima with the pilot house at the boat show. I couldn't even come close to standing up in it and I'm only about 5'9'. I commented at the time that if they put a hatch in above the helm, a 6' guy could see over the top and drive that way. It is a double hull and that where all the head room went. Personally, I didn't like it.
 
centerisland":3lyjvyse said:
Dene":3lyjvyse said:
The one I'm thinking of is this model...

http://www.arimaboats.com/srht21water.htm
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Right, and with _Height 6' 3"_ I think it has an interior headroom of around 5'6" or mayb 5'8". Which is standing headroom for some. I'm 6' and as I recall I can't stand upright, though I had a 17 Sea Ranger with a skip tower that I could easily stand under.
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I'm 6'0" too and now remember that one pilothouse model had a removable floor, allowing for greater head room. Not sure if it's this model. Perhaps Les can weigh in.

-Greg
 
Dene":3t540mel said:
Jazzmanic":3t540mel said:
Greg,

Thanks for the clarification. I had no idea you used the CD 22 as part of the Coast Guard Aux.

I think it's important for prospective C-Dory buyers to be aware of the economical virtues of C-Dorys, i.e lighter boat, flat bottom = smaller engines = better fuel mileage.

I'm sure the Campion is a fine boat but as you verified, it is not nearly as economical. Good information though.

Peter
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Well said, Peter. I'm curious. What do you and typical CD 22' owners get for fuel economy. I get 3.5 mpg at 25 mph cruise....or 8 gph. I think the former is a better indicator. My engine is a 175 hp Volvo six banger with duo props on a Volvo outdrive. I actually am pleased with the performance and I love the ride I get. I just hate how much cockpit space the I/O takes. PIA for fishing purposes.

-Greg
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On the best of days on decent water, my cd 22 uses about 3-4 GPH at a 18-22 mph cruise with twin honda 45s. On an average halibut fishing day with just 2-3 guys and a load of fish, it will go very close to 100 miles on about 18 gallons. In fact, I have frequently gone to the same spot over the last 10 or so years and it is always nearly kills an 18 gallon tank taking the 100 mile trip (6hr trip) It's is remarkably consistent.....
 
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