Cdory fishability
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The C-Dory is not the best boat out there as far as fishability is concerned but is very do able. I use my 22 for fishing all the time. I think the angler models are better suited for fishing than the cruisers but they do not make a 25 angler. It is all a compromise, what do you want what are you willing to do without. All in all a great boat.
Hi there a lot of owners fish almost exclusively out of their cd. Anglers have more cockpit room. The 19 is a great fisher. Check out albums here like bixby's cub, c-run and salmon salmon. Lots of fish! On the 22 cruiser take off the bimini for a nice safe high sided cockpit. The cd tracks strait, is roll resistant and cuter than a bugs ear. Can't go wrong. George
starcrafttom
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I fished out of my 22 and my 27 a lot. The c-dorys are great boats to fish out of for two to three people. you are not going to be comfortable with four big guy in the boat fishing all at once, Well maybe in the angler models. if you are going to have a canvas top made make sure yuo use quick release bases and put a extra set close to the cabin wall so you can move it out of the way and easyly secure it to the cabin wall.
I do think that four down riggers would be to much on a 22 but maybe doable on a 25 if you want to fish 4. other then that the only real draw back of the 16,19,22 is not having fish box built in but you can get away with a cooler just fine.
C-brats have caught trout bass catfish stripers 5 types of salmon tuna halibut drum shark lingcod and god knows what else so yes you can fish out of them.
were and what type of fishing are you looking to do.
I do think that four down riggers would be to much on a 22 but maybe doable on a 25 if you want to fish 4. other then that the only real draw back of the 16,19,22 is not having fish box built in but you can get away with a cooler just fine.
C-brats have caught trout bass catfish stripers 5 types of salmon tuna halibut drum shark lingcod and god knows what else so yes you can fish out of them.
were and what type of fishing are you looking to do.
Welcome!
Now that we've moved out of the south to retire here in the PNW, we don't overnight anymore, all we do on the boat is fish. Throw on some downriggers and have at it. The 22 trolls well for salmon and is very stable for bottom fishing. Like Tom said, you're going to be fishing 3 people max on a cruiser cuz it gets too crowded, but the anglers have more space.
The previous owner of our boat was a tuna maniac and she's been farther offshore than I personally would go, but he was very successful with a set of outriggers.
These boats do a lot of things well. The real plus for me is that you get a lot of capability for your money and they're affordable to operate so you can actually USE the boat even when gas prices are terrible.
Rick
Now that we've moved out of the south to retire here in the PNW, we don't overnight anymore, all we do on the boat is fish. Throw on some downriggers and have at it. The 22 trolls well for salmon and is very stable for bottom fishing. Like Tom said, you're going to be fishing 3 people max on a cruiser cuz it gets too crowded, but the anglers have more space.
The previous owner of our boat was a tuna maniac and she's been farther offshore than I personally would go, but he was very successful with a set of outriggers.
These boats do a lot of things well. The real plus for me is that you get a lot of capability for your money and they're affordable to operate so you can actually USE the boat even when gas prices are terrible.
Rick
Jack in Alaska
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I fished my 22' CD classic (angler model) for 26 years. Usually 3 people but some times 4.
The biggest drawback for the 22' models, either cruiser or angler, is there are no fish holds under the deck so storing fish is a problem. I hung the halibut on the outside in the water and the salmon in a tote.
My present CD has 3 large fish holds that drain. They are wonderful. Only the 26' CD burns twice the fuel that the 22' burned. Trade offs...........trade offs........
Good luck with your choice and know that any C-Dory is a great boat.
The biggest drawback for the 22' models, either cruiser or angler, is there are no fish holds under the deck so storing fish is a problem. I hung the halibut on the outside in the water and the salmon in a tote.
My present CD has 3 large fish holds that drain. They are wonderful. Only the 26' CD burns twice the fuel that the 22' burned. Trade offs...........trade offs........
Good luck with your choice and know that any C-Dory is a great boat.
C-brats have caught trout bass catfish stripers 5 types of salmon tuna halibut drum shark lingcod and god knows what else so yes you can fish out of them.
were and what type of fishing are you looking to do.[/quote]
I am primarily fishing puget sound with my family (4 total). Salmon and bottom fish. Perhaps a trip to the columbia for sturgeon and salmon.
Eric
were and what type of fishing are you looking to do.[/quote]
I am primarily fishing puget sound with my family (4 total). Salmon and bottom fish. Perhaps a trip to the columbia for sturgeon and salmon.
Eric
I would agree that the cdory can be a great fishing platform. We have a 22 cruiser and fishing 3 guys is comfortable, more than that and it becomes quite a dance when there is a fish on. We do most of our fishing in the San Juans trolling for salmon, and having the ability to comfortably sleep on the boat has really expanded the fishing opportunities (and it is a lot of fun). My only complaint is the lack of an autopilot, but that isn't the boat's problem, I'm still trying to find the extra cash for it.
Chip
Chip
Salmon Fisher
Member
I agree the CD 22 Cruiser is best with 3 adults fishing, but I have done it with 4. Not everyone in the cockpit, though :shock: .
This is one economical boat, for sure. Wish I had a Skagit Orca, if money was not an object, but our C Dory is just great for an all around boat.
I fish from Puget Sound to the Straits and also out of Westport.
Going up to West Coast Vancouver Island next week to Nootka Sound. Going on BC ferry to the Island then drive to Gold River to launch.If you are under 5'9" an Arima 21 or 22 would be a good choice as well. Ceiling of hard top is too short for me.
For versatility and fishibility you would be hard pressed to find a better boat than a C Dory.
This is one economical boat, for sure. Wish I had a Skagit Orca, if money was not an object, but our C Dory is just great for an all around boat.
I fish from Puget Sound to the Straits and also out of Westport.
Going up to West Coast Vancouver Island next week to Nootka Sound. Going on BC ferry to the Island then drive to Gold River to launch.If you are under 5'9" an Arima 21 or 22 would be a good choice as well. Ceiling of hard top is too short for me.
For versatility and fishibility you would be hard pressed to find a better boat than a C Dory.
A
Anonymous
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Mine catches fish. I love the comforts of the cruiser, as you can sit inside, make coffee, lunch, chat etc. The cockpit is large enough for 2 to handle and net a fish, even with the cooler in front of the motor well. I do predominantly salmon fishing with some bottom fishing on the west coast of BC.
There is however not enough room in the cruiser cockpit to deal with prawn traps efficiently. The 25 however has a much wider cockpit.
Very civilized. :thup
Salmon Fisher, we will be fishing Nootka next week from July 26 to 30 maybe see you out there.
Stefan
There is however not enough room in the cruiser cockpit to deal with prawn traps efficiently. The 25 however has a much wider cockpit.
Very civilized. :thup
Salmon Fisher, we will be fishing Nootka next week from July 26 to 30 maybe see you out there.
Stefan
If I remember it correctly, the original "Classic" CD-22 was a spartan fishing boat designed to fish for salmon and also serve as a utility fishing boat in Puget Sound and beyond in the PNW. Marben Marine, the original manufacturer also built quite a few commercial fishing boats, some of which were custom designs and quite a bit larger than the Classic 22.
In 1987, two redesigned interiors, one being the Cruiser and the other the Angler, were brought forth, along with a change from the traditional flat bottomed dory hull to a shallow v semi-v hull. These two boats and their various offspring of different sizes persist in production today, and thus our C-Dorys do, indeed, have fishing included as a part of their original design heritage.
If you could magically make a combination chart and show how a great number of design, engineering, cost, utility, aesthetic, and, yes, even fun factors all function and, magically, find a common "sweet spot" right in the middle, where all the inevitable trade-offs reach their maximum values, that's where you'd find the C-Dory!
No other boat we know of offers so much in one common package, period!
Not only that, but when it comes time to trade up or in, that same package shines in the resale department.
I love to fish, cruise, explore, and stay overnight on my CD-22 Cruiser, and even enjoy "boater-homing" with it in campgrounds on dry land. I've got three boats ranging from 22 to 27 feet, each with a purpose, but the CD-22 will be the one I'll keep until the very end.
If you wife likes to go out with you, you may want to move up to the CD-25 for the included private bathroom and extra space, but otherwise, the C-Dorys are very similar.
The CD-22 has ben likened to the VW Camper in the RV/auto world, and the similarities are indeed very much true. Sometimes simple is better, and sometimes less is more!
Want to bet on a sure thing? Lay your chips down on a C-Dory!
Joe. :teeth :thup
In 1987, two redesigned interiors, one being the Cruiser and the other the Angler, were brought forth, along with a change from the traditional flat bottomed dory hull to a shallow v semi-v hull. These two boats and their various offspring of different sizes persist in production today, and thus our C-Dorys do, indeed, have fishing included as a part of their original design heritage.
If you could magically make a combination chart and show how a great number of design, engineering, cost, utility, aesthetic, and, yes, even fun factors all function and, magically, find a common "sweet spot" right in the middle, where all the inevitable trade-offs reach their maximum values, that's where you'd find the C-Dory!
No other boat we know of offers so much in one common package, period!
Not only that, but when it comes time to trade up or in, that same package shines in the resale department.
I love to fish, cruise, explore, and stay overnight on my CD-22 Cruiser, and even enjoy "boater-homing" with it in campgrounds on dry land. I've got three boats ranging from 22 to 27 feet, each with a purpose, but the CD-22 will be the one I'll keep until the very end.
If you wife likes to go out with you, you may want to move up to the CD-25 for the included private bathroom and extra space, but otherwise, the C-Dorys are very similar.
The CD-22 has ben likened to the VW Camper in the RV/auto world, and the similarities are indeed very much true. Sometimes simple is better, and sometimes less is more!
Want to bet on a sure thing? Lay your chips down on a C-Dory!
Joe. :teeth :thup
nimrod I am curious about the fish hold. if you could please post pics.
I bought our dory with fishing on the front line. It wasn't until the boat was home that the simplist of things crossed my mind like a fish hold. but a cooler works good, and I plan on fishing mine out of la push for butts and westport for tuna,and locally for salmon, kill bags and coolers will be required. and i usually only fish 3-4 people. unless your a guide or a charter 4 people regardless of boat size is a busy dance. for downrigger fishing we only run 2 of them on the 22 and trade off or team up on sides.
that said it did take a while to get over the feeling of fishing from my house effect. but I think they fish just fine and there are way more pluses to the one minus of no fish hold..
I bought our dory with fishing on the front line. It wasn't until the boat was home that the simplist of things crossed my mind like a fish hold. but a cooler works good, and I plan on fishing mine out of la push for butts and westport for tuna,and locally for salmon, kill bags and coolers will be required. and i usually only fish 3-4 people. unless your a guide or a charter 4 people regardless of boat size is a busy dance. for downrigger fishing we only run 2 of them on the 22 and trade off or team up on sides.
that said it did take a while to get over the feeling of fishing from my house effect. but I think they fish just fine and there are way more pluses to the one minus of no fish hold..
If I remember it correctly, the original "Classic" CD-22 was a spartan fishing boat designed to fish for salmon and also serve as a utility fishing boat in Puget Sound and beyond in the PNW. Marben Marine, the original manufacturer also built quite a few commercial fishing boats, some of which were custom designs and quite a bit larger than the Classic 22.
In 1987, two redesigned interiors, one being the Cruiser and the other the Angler, were brought forth, along with a change from the traditional flat bottomed dory hull to a shallow v semi-v hull. These two boats and their various offspring of different sizes persist in production today, and thus our C-Dorys do, indeed, have fishing included as a part of their original design heritage.
If you could magically make a combination chart and show how a great number of design, engineering, cost, utility, aesthetic, and, yes, even fun factors all function and, magically, find a common "sweet spot" right in the middle, where all the inevitable trade-offs reach their maximum values, that's where you'd find the C-Dory!
No other boat we know of offers so much in one common package, period!
Not only that, but when it comes time to trade up or in, that same package shines in the resale department.
I love to fish, cruise, explore, and stay overnight on my CD-22 Cruiser, and even enjoy "boater-homing" with it in campgrounds on dry land. I've got three boats ranging from 22 to 27 feet, each with a purpose, but the CD-22 will be the one I'll keep until the very end.
If you wife likes to go out with you, you may want to move up to the CD-25 for the included private bathroom and extra space, but otherwise, the C-Dorys are very similar.
The CD-22 has ben likened to the VW Camper in the RV/auto world, and the similarities are indeed very much true. Sometimes simple is better, and sometimes less is more!
Want to bet on a sure thing? Lay your chips down on a C-Dory!
Joe. :teeth :thup
In 1987, two redesigned interiors, one being the Cruiser and the other the Angler, were brought forth, along with a change from the traditional flat bottomed dory hull to a shallow v semi-v hull. These two boats and their various offspring of different sizes persist in production today, and thus our C-Dorys do, indeed, have fishing included as a part of their original design heritage.
If you could magically make a combination chart and show how a great number of design, engineering, cost, utility, aesthetic, and, yes, even fun factors all function and, magically, find a common "sweet spot" right in the middle, where all the inevitable trade-offs reach their maximum values, that's where you'd find the C-Dory!
No other boat we know of offers so much in one common package, period!
Not only that, but when it comes time to trade up or in, that same package shines in the resale department.
I love to fish, cruise, explore, and stay overnight on my CD-22 Cruiser, and even enjoy "boater-homing" with it in campgrounds on dry land. I've got three boats ranging from 22 to 27 feet, each with a purpose, but the CD-22 will be the one I'll keep until the very end.
If you wife likes to go out with you, you may want to move up to the CD-25 for the included private bathroom and extra space, but otherwise, the C-Dorys are very similar.
The CD-22 has ben likened to the VW Camper in the RV/auto world, and the similarities are indeed very much true. Sometimes simple is better, and sometimes less is more!
Want to bet on a sure thing? Lay your chips down on a C-Dory!
Joe. :teeth :thup
Jake, it's the biggest one they make. It's on the boat at the slip right now so I'll measure it for you tomorrow. We got it from Bass Pro. It's really practical because it's easily cleaned and can double as your cooler for food when not fishing. Takes up no space on the deck. I had longer straps sewn on the ends and installed snaps to snap it on the side of the hull where my camper canvas drop curtains go. It's really slick.
Rick
Rick
Chris Bulovsky
New member
I can speak for the 22 Cruiser as being a good fishing boat. Personally i like the versitale cabin and hard top for cold wet days and even on hot days its nice to get out of the sun. I wouldn't mind more cock pit room as a 8 or 9" rod can be a bit long but I manage just fine. I still wouldn't trade it in for a Angler as I use all the cabin space on occasion. They track nice and sip fuel when trolling 9.9 4 stroke. For me its the perfect boat.
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