Current C-Dory Values - what's the right price?

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Due to family issues, I'm attempting to sell my 1985 22-foot C-Dory Classic. She has 2006 FICHT 115 HP motor (350 hours, excellent condition), full Raymarine electronics (C80, 2KW radar, GPS, Sonar), radio, nearly new Yamaha 15 HP 4-stroke kicker, trim tabs, hydraulic steering, Lewmar windlass, and lots of smaller upgrades. Boat is in very good shape. I'm looking to price her fairly. Anybody have any anecdotal information about recent sale prices of similar boats? Any idea how to arrive at a current value? I know the economy is in the dumpster, but what are boats actually selling for compared to a few years ago, when I bought her?

Thanks!
Sean
 
Hi,
On the home page scroll down and look right at the C-Dory's for sale find something close to your model year and boat model and you should be able to figure out what you want for the differences in your equipment from what is on a comparable boat model and year. Go a little high so you can make a bargin hunter happy when they make you the low ball offer.
D.D.
 
Or go a little low if you want a quick sale. :wink:

Seriously, electronic equipment doesn't really make a huge difference in price though it will make a difference in speed of sale. If it's reasonably modern like your stuff, that's great because a buyer won't have to consider buying new electronics right away.

I personally don't think the "classic" hull warrants a price hike over the modern C-Dory hull but the materials used and the quality workmanship back then makes it a tempting target.

As always, my opinion is worth every penny you paid for it. :o

Don
 
Go to the home page, click on forums and scroll down to
"Market Place Reference"
"Ads for boats and accessories that have been sold are archived here, unless the seller requests otherwise. These previous ads provide a great reference for prospective buyers and sellers alike. Let us know when your ad is no longer active, and we will move it over here."

Lots of people like that combo; older hull, newer everything else. Good luck.
 
As a potential buyer, I'd fixate on the age of the boat, roughly 25 years old.

Fiberglass hulls of that era are prone to a long list of potential problems, many of which are not detectable to even a very competent surveyor with a moisture meter.

Plus, there have been ups and downs with C-Dory manufacturers in terms of quality control...the C-Dory name has been owned by several firms over the years.

I would be very, very cautious in buying a boat of that vintage, and others will probably be as well.

It may be that the older the better, but, who knows for sure?
 
Karl, who knows? We do! That was a good year, well made. It's worth what someone will pay for it. 25 years old makes no difference if it's well cared for. Think of a well built 25 year old :hug2 , well built and well cared for. :lol:

Charlie
 
Karl,

If you look through the posts regarding C-Dory Classics, you'll know that boats of this vintage are Toland built boats, meaning very well built, very solid hulls.

I would be more concerned with whether or not I wanted the true dory (flat) hull rather than the modified dory hull changed in 1987. There are "classic" owners who absolutely love their boats and use them regularly.

Just my $.02.

Peter

PS - I agree with Charlie, it's a nice thought, thinking about well-built 25 year olds! :wink
 
I have one of the very first 1987 C-Dory Cruisers built by Toland, hull dated January 7, 1987 (# DOR22286A787).

Not one fault in it's construction, and I wouldn't trade it for one of the ones built within the last 5-7 years, period..

"A very well built 22-year-old young lady, I might add ......!

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
I have been extremely happy and satisfied with this boat. In my four years owning her, she has been solid as a rock in fair and foul seas. In fact, I'm loathe to part with her, but family matters force my decision. I haven't seen any problem at all arising from age -- except for fading of the aft-bulkhead due to sun exposure. I wish a sun-baked bulkhead was the only sign of aging I had to show for the last 25 years! :?

After I installed the trim tabs, I never gave another thought to the hull design. With just a little trim adjustment she handles like a dream as far as I'm concerned. Wouldn't change a thing.
 
OK, so now we have a well built, well mannered 25 year old with good brains, (electronics), and a good family history. Someone is going to get a great boat out of this, and when that happens, you both should be happy. Good luck with the sale, and remember you are selling a working classic.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
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