Hull Characteristics Comparison

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Wow. I'm very excited to find this site. What a treasure trove of knowledge and experience.

I'm looking at the Ranger 25SC and either the 22'er or 25'er from C-Dory. Any input on how either of these hulls compare and contrast? My only experience with motor boats of this size has been on very traditional down-east style lobster boats. I'm very curious how the Ranger or C-Dory would feel compared to these. In chop? Following seas? And in strong tidal river currents?

We'll be using the new boat up and down the Maine coast. Going slow, and sleeping aboard at anchor.

Thank you for any insight,

Ron
 
The Ranger and the C Dory are really different types of boats. The C Dory is a modified C Dory, the Ranger is a bit more like the down east boat with a bit of a keel, an inboard and a bit more deadrise. (12.5 degrees on the Ranger, a couple of degrees on the C Dory)--neither are deep V.

I have only run the Ranger in a river and crossed several wakes, but my impression is that it goes better in the chop. However, I suspect down wind/seas, the C Dory would win. The Ranger is considerably heavier, but not as fast.

You might ask the same question on the Tugnuts forum, since they have more experience in the Rangers in chop.
 
Welcome aboard, Ron. Since I already responded to this on the tug forum, I won't go into it here. You will find a wealth of great information here about all things C-Dory. Browse through the archives. Good luck (again) with your search.

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
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