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OK, time for us to get in something NEW! Last Morgage check has been sent in, the nest is empty, so, its time. Long time boaters on the Long Island Sound, we are almost sold on the cd22. Almost. I am most used to an open cockpit and the idea of being cooped up in a pilot house concerns me just a bit. I know id be grateful for it when the weather tunrs agin' us, but what about the nicest, hot summer in New England afternoons? You folks from the southern states ought to be able to help me out. Have any of you opted for a sunroof? We would appreciate any feedback on this topic.
 
With the front center window opening and the forward hatch that will tilt up, you can get a nice breeze if you're moving. Sunroof?? :shock:

Charlie
 
Dont know about the cd, but I have seen sunroof type hardtops in my harbor...must be a big $ custom job.
Anyway, thanks for the feedback, Charlie, I cant wait to see one of these in person...my wife is already in love, but I aint quite sold yet.. I did not know that the front center window opened all the way...what about the side windows? slide all the way open? Again, I am used to a har topped cockpit opened at the sides and rear, with canvass hung in the fall and early spring (Steiger Craft 21).
 
The opening center front window is an option so's be sure to check any boats that you may interest you. Myself I like it OK, for my wife it's more important. The front hatch, as mentioned, will catch a good breeze by itself though it should be dogged down on open or rough water. The front side windows are sliders that open about halfway. As far as a moonroof goes the cabin top is cored which could complicate installation. I'd also check with someone who understands such things to se if it could compromise the structrual integrity of the cabin top.
 
Nah, dont think I would go for an after market custom roof...nah..if it were a factory option i would consider it.

Anyway, we are looking at June 2012 for pick up or delivery, so I got some time to get to some shows and otherwise see some boats. The steiger 21 is a nice fishin boat, but its really a stretch to call it an overnighter/cruiser.We want to take an extended criuise on the NY canals and lakes. We looked at a grady white 24, but our club has a 23 foot limit, and the GW 20 is too tight. i also surmise that a CD might be a bit more effient given the 10mph limit that much of the canals require..at that speed the GW kinda 'plows" not planes.
 
Chester":2vtdn3d9 said:
The opening center front window is an option so's be sure to check any boats that you may interest you.

May have been in the past but it's standard now, may have been for quite some time, my 95 had it, and I don't think it was an option! It's almost mandatory for hot climates too!

Charlie
 
Speaking of engines...what is the advantage (or not) of having twin 45s opposed to a single 90/115? Very curious about this.
 
Can't get into it here, only got about 10 hours of browsing time left. Search in the google box (upper RH corner) on the word "twins". Put it in quotes, we've discussed it ad nauseum!

Charlie
 
I would not travel with the front window open or the front hatch open. Unless it was really the seas were really flat. I came from a center console and got tired of wearing spray, rain, the sun etc. My season for boating is the spring and fall unless we are traveling somewhere where it is cooler. We have air conditioning but only use it when connected to shore power or when we are at anchor. So if we do go out in the boat in the heat of the summer we go early fish cruise whatever and get back in by 11:00 am and turn on the ac knock back a couple cold ones take a nap and then sneak out after it cools off. The alternate plan is trailer to Maine or Yellowstone where even in the summer you can have 70 degree days and 40 degree nights. It's like you have a water camper and the trailer lets you use it on land also in the rest areas or campgrounds. They are very versatile pieces of equipment. The boats are cheap to run easy to trailer and with the shallow draft you can go where others can not. Good support/fun group here with the C-Brats. You only live once think of the possibilities :smiled
D.D.
 
I like the last post. However...to this day ( yeah, call me a wimp) I have never had to learn how to pull a trailer...we use a full service marina with winter storage. I may have to rethink this lifestyle choice, but, to be honest..the idea of pulling my most beloved toy on the highway full of maniacs scares the behoojies out of me.

Thanks for the twin/single info...I will always be a single man, I spose.

Here is a q...why are all you happy boaters sitting by your keyboards on a saturday afternoon? Not that I dont appreciate the feedback, I really do...my excuse is that its just too damn hot !
 
FYI, I was down cleaning my boat (TC255 at 0600 this morning). Then took two very nice people from Annapolis out for a ride about 1300. Now I'm in partaking of some very nice tonic and happy juice while it's about 103 degrees in the shade! Folks coming for a cookout in about 15 minutes!!

Oh, and I'm looking at my boat on the lift about 500' away!! :mrgreen:

Charlie
 
Captains Cat said:
FYI, I was down cleaning my boat (TC255 at 0600 this morning). Then took two very nice people from Annapolis out for a ride about 1300. Now I'm in partaking of some very nice tonic and happy juice while it's about 103 degrees in the shade! Folks coming for a cookout in about 15 minutes!!

Oh, and I'm looking at my boat on the lift about 500' away!! :mrgreen:

Charlie
Looks like a nice way to beat the heat... speaking of Ches' Bay, who is the CD dealer down your way? No one in my area (Connecticut/LI) knows anything about these..wrote to the factory, still waiting on reply.
 
alanc":r7p9b2ds said:
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Looks like a nice way to beat the heat... speaking of Ches' Bay, who is the CD dealer down your way? No one in my area (Connecticut/LI) knows anything about these..wrote to the factory, still waiting on reply.

I would give them a call. They're pretty responsive, and very helpful!
 
Captains Cat":32hqaeo8 said:
Chester":32hqaeo8 said:
The opening center front window is an option so's be sure to check any boats that you may interest you.

May have been in the past but it's standard now, may have been for quite some time, my 95 had it, and I don't think it was an option! It's almost mandatory for hot climates too!

Charlie

What? Next thing you know they'll make the steering wheel standard too! :roll:
 
Cutter Marine used to be the dealer here, but lost their franchise a couple of years ago. Then Sail Anapolis had the franchise for a brief period but no longer does. Therefore there is no dealer on the east coast north of New Bern, NC, I believe.

The C-Dory web site says they'll hook you up with a dealer if you give 'em some info.
 
I know it is against the trend but I am happy I got the Angler model compared to the Cruiser. The large cockpit with three camp chairs is very friendly for up to five people on board. They are well protected by the pilothouse from spray but still have the great outdoors to enjoy. I don't mind being in the pilothouse doing my duty and usually 1 and sometimes 2 others will join me for conversation. So the boat is really fine for up to 5 on any decent day. On days, like last Wednesday, with 3-4 ft windwaves and 20knots of wind everyone was dry but not too comfortable with the bumping and slamming heading into the seas, even with quartering. However, coming back at around 10knots I was planning/surfing smack in the middle of two waves and it was nearly dead calm except for a nice breeze coming over the stern. A deep V would have been more comfortable heading up but Sea-Cruz came home a lot better than a V would have.

I love the C-Dory!

Ron
 
(question) I am most used to an open cockpit and the idea of being cooped up in a pilot house concerns me just a bit. I know id be grateful for it when the weather turns agin' us, but what about the nicest, hot summer in New England afternoons?



Believe me, we feel the heat in the South... One of the many advantages of a kicker is that it allows you to operate the boat from the cockpit in nice weather with a breeze and have a great view of the water. Under the bimini you are protected from the sun and still get that outdoors feel and a nice breeze. I sit on the starboard lazarette and steer with my left foot. From that position I can still read the GPS/depth/bottom contour on the dash.

Another option for a bit more $$. Is to spring for one of those fancy auto pilots with the wireless control that clips to your belt. Then you can run the boat from anywhere. Even sitting on the roof.

Lots of boats have green houses. I think the Ranger 21 comes with opening roof hatches. I don't see a problem installing them on a C-Dory if that is what you want. It would weaken the roof for hauling items such as a dingy. I have been pondering the idea myself. I made a roof rack that allows shade protection. And just got two kyaks to go ontop of the roof. So a green house might not work now. You could be the first to make a raised roof for ventilation and open air cruising. Then when the weather gets cool or moist just drop the top. Many boats have these and a C-Dory could be adapted quite easily.
 
We had our first cruise on Still Crazy in 100 degree heat on Lake Powell. It was my first trip in closed cabin boat. Ours is a CD22 cruiser. I was very happy to find out that with the front middle window open and the rear door open that we got plenty of air through the cabin...side windows were open too. The water temp was in the 60's and that helped. I was not bothered at all by being inside the boat while under way. When stopped, we were in the cockpit with some cold beverage or in the water and that was also very cooling.

I imagine in the bathtub waters of Florida at some times of the year that the CD is just too hot even for cruising if you are inside the cabin. But, I'm not going to be doing much Florida cruising, but a lot of desert lake cruising. Oh, and it is a "dry heat" and that does make a difference in the tolerability of desert lake boating.
 
I was in and out of our boat today. It's sitting in our driveway. I just updated our chartplotter with new software from Garmin, and put all the cushions back in the berth after adding 4" of memory foam to them to make my sleeping and nap area more comfy. We are getting ready to trailer the boat to Grand Teton and Yellowstone on August 5th for a month long trip. Twenty two hundred miles each way so I am also doing some prep checking everything you can imagine. We are hosting a four couple dinner party tonight. Doing honey dos and lawn and garden work in between trying to cool off. I'm actually trying to kill the lawn by mowing short so it won't grow too much while we are gone. It's always something, to night I rehydrate with as Charlie mentions with happy juice. :mrgreen:
D.D.
 
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