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schiavolou said:
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.
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Yes, Dammit...I remember spraking with cutter marine when lloking for a smaller boat...I was just about ready for a cd19, and then this Steiger shower up and i bought it...I was hoping those folks were still around. Used to daydream about how much fun it would be to pick that boat up and bring it home by water...maryland, sure, NC, nah...

Was too hot to go outside yestersay, so, The Mrs and I spent the day internet boat shopping. She like the ranger 21, and so do I, but I would lean towrd the cd's larger indoor space, also, Im pretty sure I want an outboard...At least I know how to change/repair a prop...
 
Cruising in New England of course you know we can have a much longer boating season with a solid top. I would not take a boat with canvas if they were giving them away now - I LOVE having a solid top to stay out of the sun and to stay out of the water if raining or in heavy seas. The solid top is also much quieter if doing an overnight or while cruising. It's nice to be able to have a conversation while at cruise speed without having to yell.

The front window will allow for all kinds of breeze while underway but I always close it to avoid a surprise splash. I'm in Boston so of course we have tons of boat wakes (big ones).

I will send you a PM about dealers.

Good luck with your research.
 
No problem running the C Dory 22 (or any of the boats) with front window all of the way open, unless it is very rough). We do that all of the time in the Gulf Coast area.

I have put ventillation hatches on a number of pilot house boats (mostly sail boats)--the same way I put in the AC unit on the "Thataway" album. It is not a huge job, but I don't think necessary on the C Dory.

An opening hatch, can give more ventillation, but if it is clear, it also will give a solar effect and increase the cabin heat. We have a reflective screen (horizontal window shade type) under the fore deck hatch.
 
schiavolou":2n5vxgoy said:
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.
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Lo and behold, Long Island Yahct Sales, in Bay Shore Long Island is a CD dealer.
 
Hi,
My son had an open bridge with a bimini top. One week end he went for a ride on a very hot day with us in the CD. He was amazed at the difference inside our cabin. He said about 10 degrees difference. The cored top really keeps the heat out and with the front center window open you get plenty of breeze. Spray was not much of a problem in moderate seas. We always kept the hatch over the bunk dogged down while running.
 
There are precisely 2 dealers on the east coast.Just like the old days with Cutter and Crystal River. More boats were sold with 2 dealers than when there was a "network" of dealers cutting each others throats.
Mobile East Marine, Carrie and Gene are great folks .
Wefings Marine , I do my best .
Just add customers and you have a good formula .
Marc
 
Why are we reading your post on a Sunday pm? We are swinging on the hook, rafted with C-D friends, sipping a sundowner, cool breeze and Bimini top over cockpit to block the sun ... And scanning Brat site.

Have you checked our website for life on a C-Dory? Might give you some more info for your decision.
 
The Kelly Lynn just disembarked from Old Saybrook, CT to Westhampton, Long Island, NY. Took about 2.5 hours to get there. Did not have to refuel at any point of the trip. One of the things that sold me on the C-Dory 22, is that it is still trailerable. Going to different places is a joy. Staying in one place all the time gets old. My friends that I boat with call it the "BIG-LITTLE BOAT". We will be traveling to Lake Winnipesaukee this weekend. Crossing Long Island Sound in a pilothouse was very safe and comforting. I would recommend the 22 to anyone.
 
Ok, Almost ready to pull the trigger...BUT...a couple things...

1) Do I want a cruiser or an Angler...I would really like to see the two side by side...local dealer, Long Island Yacht Sales, only has cruiser. I know..most of you 22 people have the cruiser. Something tells me that we might enjoy a little more outdoor deckspace...cant be sure till I see...I am a serious and qualifies shopper, I just need to be convinced one way or the other.

2) Having no bilge, what does indeed happen to water in the welldeck? Do ya'll have 'letric pumps or thirsty mates, this has been puzzlin me..

.I enjoy ya'lls feedback.
 
Typically, the bilge pump sits aft all the way at the transom between the gas tanks. Sometimes it shares space with a battery in a box although the battery(s) usually go in the lazarette compartments port and starboard at the stern. There is a little well (depressed area) there where the water collects (the boat naturally sits "down by the stern"). The pump has a 3 position switch on it. Off, Auto and Manual. In the Auto position, the pump will come on when the water rises to a certain level and then shut off. Some models have a feature that turns the pump on briefly every minute or so to check for water. If it doesn't find any, it shuts down.

Sometimes there is just a manual on/off switch and the pump is hotwired to the battery so you cannot inadverantly turn it off and sink your boat if it's kept in the water. Varies with year/model of boat. Later boats had two pumps, one just outside the cabin door in a little well and the one at the stern too. It's a simple system and very effective. The brand of pump may vary, they are usually made by RULE and most are 1100gph pumps.

Angler if you like to take a bunch fishing, cruiser if you like to overnight.

Pull the trigger. You can always buy my TomCat if you don't like it! :mrgreen:

Charlie
 
Captains Cat said:
.Pull the trigger. You can always buy my TomCat if you don't like it! :mrgreen:

Charlie
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Thanks for that, Cap, I was just wondering where you guys hid your pumps..Sorry, no sale on the Tom Cat...my club has a 23' limit, hence my intrigue with the CD.

If some one could post pics of a cruiser and angler side by side I would be very grateful.
 
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ANGLER

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CRUISER

From the C-Dory Factory Website. Sorry I couldn't put them side by side. Go to the home page, bottom LH corner and you, too, can go to the Factory Website and see lots more pictures and a brochure. The angler is probably a pre-1990 version, the newer ones have the SS handrails on the top, not wood.

Good luck.

Charlie
 
I would not travel with the front window open or the front hatch open.
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Ditto. Crossed a huge wake from a sea-going tug once and had it not been for me just telling M to shut the front window a few minutes earlier, we'd had taken on a large amount of the Puget Sound. :shock:
 
I love the instant replies I get here..another unrelated forum I belong to, I might wait days for a reply...thanks, I like a chatty crew.

Anywaze, I wrote a little while back to triton. Told me they would be happy to work with me factory direct, so long as I have no existing relationship with any dealer..(quite understandable). Since, I have heard less than positive reveiws about said dealer, and wasnt crazy about the way I was treated on the phone, either. Not sure what to do here...as is probablyt evident I have never bought a new boat, and owned only one new car..(which I am still driving and has been paid for for 10 years.)

Also, my good pal and long time fishin buddy, I think may be a bit envious...he tells me " Expect a lot of trouble with a brand new boat, specially with wiring, and dont even depend on the dealer to help you out once he got your $"

How much of this is true, (again, never bought a new boat, so im a greenie)..does one get any type of warranty, or grace period for this stuff, or do we buy " as is"..I know about the 5 year hull deal...what about all the other stuff...I once had a local marina do some wiring for me, and my buddy looked at it and pointed out that the work he and I did was a lot cleaner.
bring on the feedback, ya'll

I keep think of more questions, and appreciate you guys, really, beats picking up the phone and hasslin someone all the time...anyway..significant difference in purchase price between Angler and Cruiser?
 
alanc":2m54d1xb said:
I love the instant replies I get here..another unrelated forum I belong to, I might wait days for a reply...thanks, I like a chatty crew.

Anywaze, I wrote a little while back to triton. Told me they would be happy to work with me factory direct, so long as I have no existing relationship with any dealer..(quite understandable). Since, I have heard less than positive reveiws about said dealer, and wasnt crazy about the way I was treated on the phone, either. Not sure what to do here...as is probablyt evident I have never bought a new boat, and owned only one new car..(which I am still driving and has been paid for for 10 years.)

Also, my good pal and long time fishin buddy, I think may be a bit envious...he tells me " Expect a lot of trouble with a brand new boat, specially with wiring, and dont even depend on the dealer to help you out once he got your $"

How much of this is true, (again, never bought a new boat, so im a greenie)..does one get any type of warranty, or grace period for this stuff, or do we buy " as is"..I know about the 5 year hull deal...what about all the other stuff...I once had a local marina do some wiring for me, and my buddy looked at it and pointed out that the work he and I did was a lot cleaner.
bring on the feedback, ya'll

I keep think of more questions, and appreciate you guys, really, beats picking up the phone and hasslin someone all the time...anyway..significant difference in purchase price between Angler and Cruiser?
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I don't believe you will have problems with a new boat, including wiring. If you polled the group, I think you will find problems on a new boat to be the exception rather than the rule.

With respect to the dealer that did not impress you, don't do business with them. In fact, provide your feedback to Triton. I suspect that they would have something to say about a dealer that is not representing them properly. That said, there are a number of good dealers to work with. Several of them are very active in the forum.
 
If you deal directly with the factory have them rig the boat with the engines, electronics, etc. that you want..You can have confidence it will be done well and you have a direct line for solving problems. I suspect your friend is talking about the more mass-produced boats that tend to be thrown together. A C-dory is an altogether different proposition. I have never had any problems with wiring, engine installations, electronics installation, etc. and I suspect my experience is more the norm here.
 
How about power? Most of you folks have Hondas. right? The mechanic that I know, trust , and have a longstanding relationship with is a Merc/Yamaha dealer. I would be most comfy with one of those...any comments?

We are getting close here.
 
I don't think you can go wrong with any motors these days, it is more based on your preference and what maint. shops are in your area. I have twin Suzuki's. My last boat was Yamaha. Both were great motors. I just wanted a boat with twins and liked the Suzuki's.

I have had maint. done at the factory, great guys and will certainly do it right.
 
Go with an engine which you can easily get local service on. As for factory "problems"--hard to say. When I bought my Tom Cat in 2006, there were lots of factory problems. Yes, my dealer would have solved them--but it was a long drive there, so I elected to fix them my self. I would choose Yamaha over Merc personally from the local dealer. I have had excellent results with Suzuki recently. Honda is good, but seems to corrode a bit more in salt water.

From what I have heard the current builder is very careful. However, very few builders put screws into a cored hull properly--and that has to be fixed when you get the boat. Remove the screws, drill out the hole, fill with epoxy, drill a new pilot hole, and then put the screw back in with proper sealant. Also any holes in a cored deck need to be properly sealed (such as anchor windlass or hawse pipes.

I even epoxied the area around the forward hatch on both the 25 and 255 I owned.
You will not have core problems immediately, but down the line they can be major issues. Better to prevent.
 
Gonna spend the next week bumming on the beach with my wife and droolin over boats I cant afford...going "down the shore" for a vacation. Probably squeeze in a little horse racing at Monmouth Park, and also toss in a charter fishing trip...cant wait to get out of town, BUT...cant wait to get back either....havind a sea trial with a local brat at the end of the month, then I will most likely be slappin' down a deposit. Woooo boy! Geesh.,.,looking at 8-9 months for delivery, but exited as hell anyway...better keep myself healthy this winter! Jury still out on Angler/Cruiser models, but sold on the CD.

Fella opposite me at the marina just parked a new Rosb Sea Skiff...lovely boat, but out of my range and I prefer an outboard anyway.
 
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