CD 25 vs CD 22
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Bryant":330f9oj5 said:
Bryant - this is an old question that comes around a lot. The ride of the 25's is a bit better just due to mass and size but the hull shape is approximately the same so the gain is limited in that regard. Most went to 25's for the additional space and for the enclosed head (a bit selling point for many females). That's the short summary, more info can be found by searching the site.
I switched from the CD22 to a CD25. I liked fishing out of the 22 far more than on the raised deck in the 25. I liked the economy of the 22 way more (5mpg vs. 2 mpg). There are a lot of things I missed about the lighter, more nimble 22, but as I get older I appreciate the comfort of the 25 more. It is not so big as to make single handing much more difficult than the 22, although it requires a bigger tow rig.
My 25 is one of the older original 6 built in '95/'96. It has a much different cabin and is a little heavier than the new version but has essentially the same hull in the water. I would not characterize the ride improvement as Roger did. The "gain in that department" is significant. Weight is a big factor along with the 10" wider beam and the ride is a whole bunch better.
If you do switch, you will likely go through the same "What have I done?!?" conflict as I did, but once you get the similar yet different quirks figured out you won't be sorry. I have to admit, though, I do miss my first C-Dory a lot.
My 25 is one of the older original 6 built in '95/'96. It has a much different cabin and is a little heavier than the new version but has essentially the same hull in the water. I would not characterize the ride improvement as Roger did. The "gain in that department" is significant. Weight is a big factor along with the 10" wider beam and the ride is a whole bunch better.
If you do switch, you will likely go through the same "What have I done?!?" conflict as I did, but once you get the similar yet different quirks figured out you won't be sorry. I have to admit, though, I do miss my first C-Dory a lot.
Thanks for that info. It pretty much answers my question. I have a 99 model that I removed the galley from and had a stand up enclosed head built in it's place, which has turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made regarding a boat. It makes the boat so much more comfortable and usable when "marina hopping". I am just a bit heavy handed on the throttle so I tend to get beat up quite a bit here around Whidbey Island. Other than that, I love the boat.
Two times I made a round trip from Cornet Bay to Oak Harbor, and two times the wind on the return leg made that peaceful little bay kind of ornery. There is no doubt that the 25 rode better than the 22.
On the other hand, if you are heavy handed on the throttle because you want to go faster, then be sure to get at least 150 hp on a 25, or the 22 will outrun it on smooth water every time. Mine came to me with a 130, which is adequate most of the time but I would prefer a lot more power when running the CR bar or against the river current. And yes, I want the added power primarily to go faster.
Guaranteed - there are enough positive features about both models that you will not be disappointed in either. It depends on what you value the most when on the water.
On the other hand, if you are heavy handed on the throttle because you want to go faster, then be sure to get at least 150 hp on a 25, or the 22 will outrun it on smooth water every time. Mine came to me with a 130, which is adequate most of the time but I would prefer a lot more power when running the CR bar or against the river current. And yes, I want the added power primarily to go faster.
Guaranteed - there are enough positive features about both models that you will not be disappointed in either. It depends on what you value the most when on the water.
We already had the Tom Cat when we went from the 22 to the 25 (we kept a second C Dory on the West Coast). Our major reason was the bunk size, and ease of access, plus a bit more room in navigator's seat--storage, and the head. For us, it was a better fit. I single handed launched the boat behind a 30 foot RV, so launching was not a problem. The ride is better--but not as good as the Tom Cat--which has the ride of the others out paced by a mile...On the otherhand, the 25, will do better at lower speeds than the Tom Cat. In either of the 22 or 25's if you get 3 foot seas, you will be slowing down--in our case 1.5 feet because of back issues--the Tom Cat goes over them until into the 3' chop plus.
We had about 4 miles a gallon with a 2 stroke on our 22, and 2.3 with the 25. We get almost the same with the Tom Cat. I agree with Tyboo about the engine--we had the 130, and after some prop changes it was OK--but I would have rather had a 150. Be sure and get trim tabs AND a Permatrim on either of the C Dories--it does give a better ride.
We had about 4 miles a gallon with a 2 stroke on our 22, and 2.3 with the 25. We get almost the same with the Tom Cat. I agree with Tyboo about the engine--we had the 130, and after some prop changes it was OK--but I would have rather had a 150. Be sure and get trim tabs AND a Permatrim on either of the C Dories--it does give a better ride.