First time poster. I would like to thank everyone for all the knowledge shared on this site.We traveled 1273 miles one way. From Maple Hill Kansas to Waretown New Jersey. We bought our 2006 22 previously Happy Ours off EBay. It had some fiberglass damage to the cabin roof looked like a tree limb had fallen on it. We got the fiberglass repaired. I straightened the grab rail. Then started on maintenance items. Removed fuel tanks and cleeaned,change oil on Suzuki df 90 also changed out plug on exhaust a problem this outboard was know to have. This boat came with a newer aluminum trailer but the bunks did not fit the boat right, repaired those where they fit the bottom of the boat. This winter I’am sanding the bottom to redo the bottom paint. Have only had the boat out on local lakes so far. I hope to have boat ready to go to Yellowstone this summer. My wife and I both retired last fall. This is all kind of new to us.
How Far Did You Travel To Buy Your C-Dory?
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I found the boat in the bay area posted on the c-brat website. Since it was local, I went to take a look. For me, the advantage of the cd25 is the interior cabin height is 6'8" or so. I am 6'5" and I really dislike boats where I have to stoop the entire time in the cabin. That is a real differentiator from the c-dory25 vs most other boats in that size range.
I had an Albin 36 express trawler previously, and was constantly bumping my head on the top.
I had an Albin 36 express trawler previously, and was constantly bumping my head on the top.
smckean (Tosca)
New member
I suspect I will set a record here! No, not for the longest trip, but for the shortest trip. I drove 1/2 mile.
I was looking to buy a small cruiser with a hard cabin. I was looking a Seasport, C-Dory, and a couple of other brands. One day my wife and I took a walk here on Guemes Island (located directly north of the city of Anacortes, WA). We had taken many walks on our island, but this time we took a loop in the opposite direction as we normally did. Going this direction allowed me to see inside a carport of a house about 1/2 mile from our house. The opening to this carport was not seen when walking the other way. I spied a boat with a "For Sale" sign on it. I walked up to it......OMG, it's a C-Dory! 3 days later I bought the boat. David still lives there, and I still live here :wink: .
I was looking to buy a small cruiser with a hard cabin. I was looking a Seasport, C-Dory, and a couple of other brands. One day my wife and I took a walk here on Guemes Island (located directly north of the city of Anacortes, WA). We had taken many walks on our island, but this time we took a loop in the opposite direction as we normally did. Going this direction allowed me to see inside a carport of a house about 1/2 mile from our house. The opening to this carport was not seen when walking the other way. I spied a boat with a "For Sale" sign on it. I walked up to it......OMG, it's a C-Dory! 3 days later I bought the boat. David still lives there, and I still live here :wink: .
After lurking here for about a year, I finally signed in, and started asking questions, and looking at boats for sale. I too, found I was number ?? on the list, and they would call if I got to the top. Well after about 8 months, I found one, and was number 2, and waited and it was even in my state. Finally got the call, it was sold ---- again. At least Larry had the decency to call me. Some owners never called back. So I was still looking, and at one time I was on 4 different lists. Then one day just taking the long way home went past a long cul-de-sac and there was a covered boat in there, but the shear stripe showed, and it had the C-Dory lap strake hull. A quick U-turn and find the house is up for sale, there is no one around, there is a washed off 3x5" card on the spare tire carrier, unreadable except for a capital "F and then over a ways, what looked like an "L and E". I pulled the cover loose enough to find the "C-Dory" inside. The side logo was not there, but it was a C-Dory.... Easy, call the realtor listed on the sign and it should be easy to make contact with the owner. WRONG, The realtor was really interested until he found out I did not want to buy the house, just the boat. He would not give me the owners name or contact info, and was not interested in any way to help me. Believe me it took some digging. I canvassed the neighborhood, looked for city or county records and got nowhere when friend at church suggested I contact another realtor that he knew who could help me. I did, He did and I made contact with Dorie, the widow of the owner, Jim. It was his 34th boat and he had passed before he even got to do his dream trip which it was fully (almost) outfitted for a fishing trip to Alaska. The first thing when I got to talk with Dorie was that I wanted to send her a check, over-night express, so she knew I was serious, and would be first in line to buy the boat. I took a bit to convince her, but it did, it worked and I finally drove the 5 miles to where Jim's Dorie was, and brought it home. It only had 80 hours on it. The Yamaha out board engine warrantee was transferable and good.
For me it wasn't the miles, but the wait, that was so long. (At the same time I found my boat so close, there was another C-BRAT in Alaska that found his, in Florida. I think we had the longest and shortest transports at close to the same time.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
For me it wasn't the miles, but the wait, that was so long. (At the same time I found my boat so close, there was another C-BRAT in Alaska that found his, in Florida. I think we had the longest and shortest transports at close to the same time.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
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Some great trips and stories, here thanks for sharing. Victoria BC to Hood River, 1000km roundtrip, 1.5 hour ferry and a border crossing to pick up a tomcat I had surveyed but failed to discover the boat had been ran up on the beach repeatedly. Couldn't come to terms given the damage and the ability to safely tow it with a Tundra and went home boatless.
The second shot was Victoria to Seattle about 600km round trip for our 25 Cruiser. Hit the boat show and the prices there convinced me to go through with it despite the condition the broker had kept the boat in. Almost 400 hours on the main and hundreds of hours on the kicker and we are loving it.
Lots of great Mexican food, hotels with free breakfasts buying our C-Dory. I am missing the Seattle boat show this year but it's tempting just to do the courses.
Looking at the border dreaming about Catalina Islands and the Sea of Cortez. So many spots to visit now that we have a new trailer.
The second shot was Victoria to Seattle about 600km round trip for our 25 Cruiser. Hit the boat show and the prices there convinced me to go through with it despite the condition the broker had kept the boat in. Almost 400 hours on the main and hundreds of hours on the kicker and we are loving it.
Lots of great Mexican food, hotels with free breakfasts buying our C-Dory. I am missing the Seattle boat show this year but it's tempting just to do the courses.
Looking at the border dreaming about Catalina Islands and the Sea of Cortez. So many spots to visit now that we have a new trailer.
Wayne McCown
New member
We found our C-Dory on the internet. We drove from Rochester, NY "way up north" in Minnesota. I forget the name of the town, but judging from Google Maps the round-trip was about 3,000 miles.
The previous (=first) owner was very fussy. I was told (on the phone, in advance of the trip) to buy and bring a roll of bubble wrap...to protect the front of the boat from rocks, etc.
The previous (=first) owner was very fussy. I was told (on the phone, in advance of the trip) to buy and bring a roll of bubble wrap...to protect the front of the boat from rocks, etc.
I traveled 2 hours for my cd22 then changed out the 50 Hp Honda for a 90Suzuki a few years later I traveled 3 hours for the Cape Cruiser Venture 23 with a115 Yamaha changed it out for a115 Mercury CT 5 years ago Then my 16 was only 1/2 hour away So all my C-dory boats came from Florida .Jim
I found this older 16 footer listed by Sportcraft down in Oregon. It was a pretty beatup hull and set up for fishing with screws everywhere. But there was a brand spankin' new Honda 50 hanging off the stern.. Apparently the previous owner just purchased the Honda and promptly passed away, (incidentally, the owner before that guy also passed away). I made a deal with Sportrcraft to put a new trailer under it, trailered it home with my four cylinder Jeep Cpmpass, about 400 miles round trip. I took off all the fishing stuff, hired a guy to fill the screw holes and cleaned it up. We had several years of wonderful time on the water with Lizzie, then took her back to Sportcraft who sold her to a fellow who really refurbished her. Lizzie was and is well loved by all her owners. I'm happy to know she will out live us all.
Keweenaw2018
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1,967mi Cocoa Beach, FL > Superior, WI
Salmon Fisher
Member
Keweenaw2018,
Sounds like an unforgettable trip! Especially with getting back safely in the snow.
Please tell the "rest of the story."
Sounds like an unforgettable trip! Especially with getting back safely in the snow.
Please tell the "rest of the story."
We purchased our 22 and 25 from the Seattle area, about a 5k mile round trip from Anchorage AK.
The 22 was uneventfully, pulled fine and didn't shift on the trailer.
The 25 was a nightmare by comparison.
The 25 had less then an inch clearance between the hull and fenders, I was constantly having to deal with that!
A dealer in Kitsap set it up, what a mistake. To top that off the surge brakes never worked, fortunately my truck weighed over 6k lbs. and had new brakes. Even checked the brakes out at the deal buy backing up to see if they word lock, even put a couple boards behind the trailer tires; the brakes should have locked up; the bypass solenoid was disabled. Dealer made some excuse indicated they would get better down the road, NOT!
I needed to get on the road, that's why I paid the this Marine dealer to have everything ready.
I eventually stopped in BC to purchased a set ratchet straps to cross strap the transom; this helped but didn't totally stop the shifting.
The dealer should have done a better job setting up the trailer, bunks needed to be adjusted up to allow for more clearance; I made these adjustments with the boat on the trailer, after returning to Alaska. Just didn't have the time or tools to deal with it on the trip north.
I eventually obtained a set of heavy duty 2" yellow commercial ratchet straps that really held the boat in place, post trip.
Turned out the surge brakes just needed a little more fluid added and they worked just fine; this supersized me; I've had a number of trailers with surge brakes and never had to top off the reservoir to make them work.
At one point he hull actually pushed up against the right fender really hard on a bumpy stretch under construction in the Yukon, the tire melted a hole though the fender to the hull taking off a bit of gelcoat.
Live and learn, all's well that ends well.
The 22 was uneventfully, pulled fine and didn't shift on the trailer.
The 25 was a nightmare by comparison.
The 25 had less then an inch clearance between the hull and fenders, I was constantly having to deal with that!
A dealer in Kitsap set it up, what a mistake. To top that off the surge brakes never worked, fortunately my truck weighed over 6k lbs. and had new brakes. Even checked the brakes out at the deal buy backing up to see if they word lock, even put a couple boards behind the trailer tires; the brakes should have locked up; the bypass solenoid was disabled. Dealer made some excuse indicated they would get better down the road, NOT!
I needed to get on the road, that's why I paid the this Marine dealer to have everything ready.
I eventually stopped in BC to purchased a set ratchet straps to cross strap the transom; this helped but didn't totally stop the shifting.
The dealer should have done a better job setting up the trailer, bunks needed to be adjusted up to allow for more clearance; I made these adjustments with the boat on the trailer, after returning to Alaska. Just didn't have the time or tools to deal with it on the trip north.
I eventually obtained a set of heavy duty 2" yellow commercial ratchet straps that really held the boat in place, post trip.
Turned out the surge brakes just needed a little more fluid added and they worked just fine; this supersized me; I've had a number of trailers with surge brakes and never had to top off the reservoir to make them work.
At one point he hull actually pushed up against the right fender really hard on a bumpy stretch under construction in the Yukon, the tire melted a hole though the fender to the hull taking off a bit of gelcoat.
Live and learn, all's well that ends well.
crazy4salmon
New member
Ferndale WA to Edmonds WA. Maybe 200 miles round trip. :thup
Good morning c-brats. Have checked out this site several times weekly for the past 6 years. Our family has enjoyed an awesome cruiser 22 for the last 5 seasons in PWS. Family is growing and now the cousins want to join also for the adventures. So, to answer the question on how far you have traveled to get your c-dory. First time was anchorage to kenai Alaska. Less than a 3 hour trip. And the second time... I’m hopeful my trip to the coast or North Carolina will result in an larger 25 cruiser for our family. Fun times. Lots of logistics ahead and will report what happens.
We drove down today after traveling halfway yesterday. We met Lorin and followed him over to the boat ramp where we put the boat in and took it out for a test run and systems check (mainly for the new operator!)
We hooked it up to our truck and towed it back to the hotel. After frustration with the hitch lock I wrapped a cable around the wheels, parked the truck in front and called it a night.
We have a little over 650 miles to travel tomorrow. We’ll see how far we get (supposed to be windy Sunday so I’d rather avoid that).
We hooked it up to our truck and towed it back to the hotel. After frustration with the hitch lock I wrapped a cable around the wheels, parked the truck in front and called it a night.
We have a little over 650 miles to travel tomorrow. We’ll see how far we get (supposed to be windy Sunday so I’d rather avoid that).
Steven T Wardwell
New member
It’s not here yet !!! But… We were lucky, only 200+ miles across to Three Rivers marine in Crystal Fiver FLA. We will pick up the new boat this week as soon as Geof is done hanging the Honda ! Happy week!
redbaronace
New member
This is a post as I have been away from the c-brats forum ever since we sold our 1/2 share of a 255 Tomcat to my brother in law.
We are in Seattle and are trying to purchase a 22 cruiser from the east coast. This journey of 2800 miles is more than I can manage and wanted to ask who has a recommendation for an economical way to get the boat (on a single axle trailer) safely to Seattle.
Your help with any leads on transporters is much appreciated.
We are in Seattle and are trying to purchase a 22 cruiser from the east coast. This journey of 2800 miles is more than I can manage and wanted to ask who has a recommendation for an economical way to get the boat (on a single axle trailer) safely to Seattle.
Your help with any leads on transporters is much appreciated.
Safetythird
New member
redbaronace":p1bd2els said:
I just had my 16' Cruiser towed from Minneapolis to just outside of Boston. I used South County Transport and was happy with them.
redbaronace":1ctxq0uu said:
Unless it is a basically new trailer I would try to trade it in on a new one, dual axle from a great trailer dealer that can do the setup and ship it with uship. Friend got his boat home 200 miles on an old dual axle but a bearing burnt up in the next 40 miles and it doesn’t have brakes and old tires. Worth $1000 to someone local if he fixes the bearing but worthless in my opinion for a long tow.