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26 Venture
I have been looking for a trailable boat and keep coming back to the 25 and the Tomcat. Being located near Fort Worth Texas I have not had an opportunity to see them in person. I have looked at a lot pictures and spent several months reading the forums.

Before I start traveling to see them I was concerned that the cabin and berth were big enough for someone that is six two? I would be spending 2 to 4 weeks on the boat and don't want to have my legs hanging off the bed or not being able to stand up straight in the cabin.

Thanks

Mitch
 
Either will provide plenty of length. The TC provides the benefit of being able to sleep thwart ships as well as fore and aft as the berth is a true queen sized. Sleeping fore and aft, the taller person sleeps to port, a cushion made for the mates foot space would provide even enough length or a 7 footer!

Welcome to the Brats!

Charlie
 
I've had my 25 for a couple of weeks now and I bought the boat because I'm 6'3" and it seems to be a great fit.
 
It really depends on what kind of sleeper you are. We've had our 25 for almost 7 years, and spend a lot of time onboard. I am 5'10" and a "stomach sleeper"... which means my feet are extended (toes stretched out) and one arm across the top of my head. I just fit in the 25 v-berth in that position. If you are a side or back sleeper, it should be no issue.

Sleeping at a slight diagonal gives you more room, assuming that is amenable to your significant other, if applicable. (When did I get so PC??)

There is ample stand-up height in the cabin (6'10"), but you have to "mind your head" as you go through the cabin door of the 25. Even after 7 years, I still have to thump my head every once in a while to remind myself to duck. :roll: My technique to prevent further head creases is to place my hand on the top of the door frame as I go through.

Great boat! :thup Good luck with your decisions.

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
I am 6'2" and 185#= huge amount of room in the Tom Cat--the bunk is over 7 feet Long. The C Dory 25 is about 6'3" fore and aft and the 22 is about 6'2" (have not measured recently) for and aft, but you sleep on the bias, so there is close to 6'6" plus in both boats. The 25 has more room than the 22. Newer 22's are easier to get into the bunk, because the Portipotty is further forward.

We spend at least 2 to 3 months on our boats a year, and no issues with sleeping. Head room--as noted more than enough for 6'5"

My son is over 6'4 and about 230#--again, he has no problem in the 25.
 
Thanks for everyones feedback. I just need to find a 25 and a TC to play around on. We have been looking around for about a year and keep coming back to the C Dory. We have made the local baot shows and plan to go to the Anacortes show next month. There does not appear to be a lot of C dory's in my neck of the woods.

The only dealer I found is Wefings in Florida so we may need to take a trip down that way. I have emailed the boat maker but did not get a response. Does anyone know of other dealers where we could check the boats out?

Mitch
 
Again--your best bet is to look at the C Brat map. There are several 25's and Tom Cats in Texas (I know Texas is half of the US....I drive across it several times a year)...If you find a C Brat on the map, most likely he or she will give you a ride.
 
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We have made the local baot shows and plan to go to the Anacortes show next month. Mitch
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Mitch, since you are going to be in Anacortes, you should take a quick trip to visit Triton Marine the manufacturer of C-Dory's. They are located North of Bellingham about a 40 minute drive from Anacortes.
 
The 25 Cruiser is plenty big for me (6'2" also). Slept ~20 nights on it my first season last year. If you're solo you can just sleep down the middle or if there's two then at an angle. I actually preferred to fold the table down and sleep there too. The cabin is more than tall enough. As Jim mentioned, watch your head exiting the cabin. I've definitely killed a few brain cells smacking that thing. That goes for most boat hatches.
 
At one time I was 6' 2" but probably not that now. Life has pounded me down. Here's my take on the C-Dory 25 V-berth.

I use the port side, because the electrical panel cuts into the starboard side. That said, it's about 2" short for me, by the time my feet squiggle (engineering term, means 25 deg rotation,) around and I stuff the pillow under my head. In addition, it's a rarity that I sleep alone in there. So I get at an angle and Judy (5' 5") fits around on the starboard tack. Sometimes there's a small revolt, but usually it works out well. We've spent up to 90 days sleeping there. Though we do come out in the daytime.

If the only discriminator between a C-25 and a Tomcat is the V-berth, for goodness sake get a Tomcat. If cost, gas mileage, engine maintenance and towing weight also count, get the C-25 and work the V-berth out with your significant other.

Boris, a C-25 owner and a Tomcat thinker
 
Mitch,
When you are in Anacortes give me a call. I live on Guemes Island which is about a mile from Anacortes. I would be happy to show you the 25. I have removed the port side of the bulkhead between the cuddy and the cabin. You can see pics on my album.
 
Thanks for all the helpful info and advice. I look forward to joining the C Brats owners club in the near future

Mitch
 
Mitch
I'm in the same quandary that you are regarding getting to see a Tom Cat. I am not able to go to the Anacortes show and would really appreciate you sharing any information you get from out there esp. pictures.
Marc @ Wefing's has a new 25 Cruiser in stock according to his web page. C-Dory has changed owner ship again and is now owned by Northwest Marine Industries. They are at the same location and the man running it is Ron Wright who was the original founder of Sea Sport boats. I spoke with the production manager out there and he said they are ready to build a high quality boat and looking forward to the future. Let's stay in touch as I think we are both in about the same place in our boat search process.
Thanks,
Chris
 
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