Marinaut Ride
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I did get a chance to take it for a considerable spin, and it was a joy after I learned which way was up (nah, just for the outboard tilt trim.) It is very responsive, nice lines, and well thought out. It is a very dry ride, and with the bow down a bit, levels the chop very well. We had waves to 1 foot when we left the dock. Bow up, or down, the waves were split and tossed to the side pretty well. With some wind, I did manage to get the windows wet, and the 2 speed, parollelogram wipers did a nice job of keeping the windows clean. There are swithes on each side, in addition to the main switch.
We had 4 guys on board, 2 six footers, one 6+, and one short fat guy. Seemed to be room for all. each had plenty of space, and the seating is comfortable. Visibility from the helm is superb, and the sound level makes conversation with teh cabin door open possible and comfortable.
I like the positioning of the cleats, the saddle fuel tanks, and design of the splashwell, (although it is definitely a single [not twins] transom. the cabin roof slopes forward from 6'4" down to 6'2" if I remember Daves numbers right, and the color design on the cabin roof, going forward to the forward raked windows really adds to that PNW tuff little boat look.
It runs nice, and really scoots with the single E-tech ?? on board. Looks good and runs good. Has a good lineage, and a great design. Obviously it is a cousin to the C-Dory and the folks looking for a BIG 19 with a solid aft bulkhead, and a bigger V birth, or a smaller 22 with bigger features.
From what Dave was saying, you will begin to see it around, CBGT's for sure, on the web and on the water. Dave and Ben have a great project and it is ready to take them into the provisionary stages. Watch for it around and tell your friends.
(PS: There may be some pictures of it in the album soon.)
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
We had 4 guys on board, 2 six footers, one 6+, and one short fat guy. Seemed to be room for all. each had plenty of space, and the seating is comfortable. Visibility from the helm is superb, and the sound level makes conversation with teh cabin door open possible and comfortable.
I like the positioning of the cleats, the saddle fuel tanks, and design of the splashwell, (although it is definitely a single [not twins] transom. the cabin roof slopes forward from 6'4" down to 6'2" if I remember Daves numbers right, and the color design on the cabin roof, going forward to the forward raked windows really adds to that PNW tuff little boat look.
It runs nice, and really scoots with the single E-tech ?? on board. Looks good and runs good. Has a good lineage, and a great design. Obviously it is a cousin to the C-Dory and the folks looking for a BIG 19 with a solid aft bulkhead, and a bigger V birth, or a smaller 22 with bigger features.
From what Dave was saying, you will begin to see it around, CBGT's for sure, on the web and on the water. Dave and Ben have a great project and it is ready to take them into the provisionary stages. Watch for it around and tell your friends.
(PS: There may be some pictures of it in the album soon.)
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Yeah! What Harvey said. I thoroughly enjoyed the boat. We thought it was a little bow heavy but then Greg (Aurelia) said that the stern is where all the added equipment will go. Extra batteries, kicker motor, fishing gear, downriggers and all the other stuff we all put in the cockpit of our boats. With that weight there, the balance should be perfect.
If I was outfitting one, I'd use a four stroke engine, probably Suzuki. That would add a few pounds also.
The fit and finish was like what we see on six figure boats! I love new boats. They are like a blank canvas to me with so many possibilities.
If I was outfitting one, I'd use a four stroke engine, probably Suzuki. That would add a few pounds also.
The fit and finish was like what we see on six figure boats! I love new boats. They are like a blank canvas to me with so many possibilities.
I want to thank all the Brats (nine, I believe) that took the opportunity to take the Marinaut 215 for a test run at the Sequim CBGT and especially Harvey for his fantastic photography of the action photos of the Marinaut. I placed some on my web page here 
Click on the photo. There was four of us for all the test runs so the load would be what I would consider a medium to medium heavy load.
Harvey also took some videos that I will place on my web site when I get caught up.
Dave
www.tolandmarine.com
Click on the photo. There was four of us for all the test runs so the load would be what I would consider a medium to medium heavy load.Harvey also took some videos that I will place on my web site when I get caught up.
Dave
www.tolandmarine.com
More of the same to say and also that Etec was really quiet and smooth and we were running with the door open. Coming from the 25, I am not sure I can make a great comparison but it was choppy while I was motoring around and it took the chop well and felt very structurally stiff. I did feel the bow dig in a couple of times but with our non balanced load it was not surprising. The 90 powered it up to speed quickly and seems like plenty of motor for the boat.
amy and karl
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Hi All,
I felt very fortunate to take a ride and drive the Marinaut at Sequim. As a fisherman and as a person that has really loaded the stern of a C-dory 22, I can appreciate the balance of the Marinaut. You could really put a lot of weight in the stern of the Marinaut and have a nice level ride.
The 60 gallon capacity of the saddle tanks would mean not having to find a place for Jerry cans on our trips up to Port Hardy and northward. The etec 90 pushed it along quite nicely.
It has great lines and a great finish. It's an impressive package. Can't wait to see them all over the sound.
Karl
I felt very fortunate to take a ride and drive the Marinaut at Sequim. As a fisherman and as a person that has really loaded the stern of a C-dory 22, I can appreciate the balance of the Marinaut. You could really put a lot of weight in the stern of the Marinaut and have a nice level ride.
The 60 gallon capacity of the saddle tanks would mean not having to find a place for Jerry cans on our trips up to Port Hardy and northward. The etec 90 pushed it along quite nicely.
It has great lines and a great finish. It's an impressive package. Can't wait to see them all over the sound.
Karl
When I talked to Ben at the Seattle Gathering He said the bottom hull is very similar to the Cape cruiser hull a little more deadrise sharper entry then the c-22
Having had the c-22 cruiser and now the cc-23 there is a remarkable difference in the way the boat handles chop etc . The only drawback that I see over the c-22 is the weight an extra 1000lb bigger tow vehicle and bigger trailer . The boat looks Great I hope to be able to ride it one day
Having had the c-22 cruiser and now the cc-23 there is a remarkable difference in the way the boat handles chop etc . The only drawback that I see over the c-22 is the weight an extra 1000lb bigger tow vehicle and bigger trailer . The boat looks Great I hope to be able to ride it one day
Yes Roger I was refurring to the weight difference between my old c-22 vs my newer cc23 of 1000lb . The weight difference between the c-22 and marinet is very similar depending on fuel and water differences
What I was saying was the marinet should ride a little better in chop because it has a similar hull design as the cc-23 ( deeper deadrise and entry )which Ben was instrumental in designing.
What we liked about the cc-23 was a bigger cockpit and step to get into cockpit also molded fiberglass finish inside although some might find that a minus .But the ride was a very pleasant suprise compared to a c-22 I guess weight and a deeper entry help .
What I was saying was the marinet should ride a little better in chop because it has a similar hull design as the cc-23 ( deeper deadrise and entry )which Ben was instrumental in designing.
What we liked about the cc-23 was a bigger cockpit and step to get into cockpit also molded fiberglass finish inside although some might find that a minus .But the ride was a very pleasant suprise compared to a c-22 I guess weight and a deeper entry help .