DaveInRI
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- Narragansett Bay
- C Dory Year
- 2005
- C Dory Model
- 22 Cruiser
- Hull Identification Number
- CDO22275K405
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I just got off the phone with Imtra, who said "dream white" is not an option in the system anymore for the replacement lazarettes on earlier 22 model years. I found the NZ manufacturer's 2025 catalog, and they also do not show Dream White that year (but in earlier years, they did include it and said that was a USA-only color). I did send So-Pac's sales department an email, but have not heard back yet [and don't feel like calling New Zealand].
The alternative, for that brand/size, is SPA-40155 which is "white". the Imtra person said dream white was an off white cream-type, and white is just a more stark "white white". Having gone through the albums, it's clear the dream white would have been a better color match, but that's not an option. The choice then is finding an off-white by another maker, and modifying the space, or just learning to live with bright white (or grey or dark grey) against off-white 21 year old gelcoat in the 10x12-3/4 cutout size. For current reference, Defender has them at $113 a piece. Fisheries Supply has them at $146 a piece.
I've ordered two in white from Defender and, if it turns out So-Pac is still making them, might consider a return.
I'll be keeping the original two (which leak; battery tray always full of water) for repurposing them under the v-berth cushions, for a minimal foam-carve-out to store some tools and spare parts. I'd like to keep the foam, but can do with a little less.
The alternative, for that brand/size, is SPA-40155 which is "white". the Imtra person said dream white was an off white cream-type, and white is just a more stark "white white". Having gone through the albums, it's clear the dream white would have been a better color match, but that's not an option. The choice then is finding an off-white by another maker, and modifying the space, or just learning to live with bright white (or grey or dark grey) against off-white 21 year old gelcoat in the 10x12-3/4 cutout size. For current reference, Defender has them at $113 a piece. Fisheries Supply has them at $146 a piece.
I've ordered two in white from Defender and, if it turns out So-Pac is still making them, might consider a return.
I'll be keeping the original two (which leak; battery tray always full of water) for repurposing them under the v-berth cushions, for a minimal foam-carve-out to store some tools and spare parts. I'd like to keep the foam, but can do with a little less.