New hull colors

I missed the factory tour on the 19th, but there were a group from the Bellingham CBGT there that went over for a tour and met with some of the factory folks. I din't hear anything about alternate hull colors but maybe that is just the 92 Cruiser Classic. Nope, its on a 2016 22 Cruiser too. Can't say I like the look. Changes the silhouette, and, for me, it looks weird. going to be hard to recognize from a long ways away as a C-Dory.

On Edit: sorry, I tried to get the image to come over but I'm just getting the long URL.

Harvey
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One thing I noticed in the pictures of the new 22 is the panel that covers the anchor locker. I wonder if it can be retrofitted to my '08 22. Yes, I can make my own, but if the factory makes one that fits right in, it might be worth the cost to get it rather than spending the time and effort to make one myself. My job means I don't have a lot of time to work on my boat. I'm still working off the initial list of mods/changes from when I bought it almost 3 years ago.
 
ssobol said: " ...I'm still working off the initial list of mods/changes from when I bought it almost 3 years ago."

That, my friend, is the process of owning a C-Dory. I'm still doing the same after 9 years, and the list seems like it never gets completed. Part of the fun.... :roll: :D :oops:

But your point makes good sense.

Harvey
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The 22 I saw was darker. Maybe dark blue or green or even black. Did not like. Joe, Thanks for bringing over the picture, and I DO LIKE the idea of a poll.

I'm hoping they just did that in photo shop, for a test pix, not for real.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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In this picture, the bow reminds me of over applied lipstick.

However, I do like some of the newer colors. Maybe there is an option if you order a boat to have the color applied in the new or "traditional" pattern.
 
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This pattern, seems to me for it to work out, should be totally reversed out, so all the deck and house should be colored and the strip left white. Then the pattern would still be a recognizable C-Dory without having to be tied up next to it at the dock.

I still would like to see a poll, but not sure how that is accomplished.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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Yeah it reminds me of the black 2013 ventures that were manufactured. There were just a few of them but the hull was all black. I'll agree the 22 cruiser looks a little odd but if the venture hull was red or black then I think it would be pretty cool.
 
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Sounds like I am in the minority but I really like the reverse paint scheme on the Venture. Also like the new colors being offered. Change is good and I suspect the final decision will be left to the person (or dealer) making the order, so if they want tradition that is probably still available. I am pleased to see the factory making an effort to reinvigorate the brand!

Rob
 
The color on the new 22 on our lot is the traditional "tailgate blue " .Its reticulated because we wanted to do something a bit different . The solid color Ventures were also built for Wefings and they were not black but solid "tailgate blue" [by the way, they were the first to sell ]The Tomcat with my old sales guy Buzz in the back [with the camera 2007 vintage] is photoshopped by us to show colors to folks . Here is a "real" tailgate blue tomcat gallery .If you were a new buyer looking for a C Dory ,you might not just look at it and say "it looks different than what I have seen, so I dont like it "
NMI and Wefings have been very interested in making boats that retain what's great about C Dorys but letting folks express their style . Yes we can make the traditional boats , but a manufacturer needs to give folks reasons to buy new . And a stake in the process as well . Colors and fabrics are part of that customization process . I have not seen better built boats than we are getting now . We have electrical and mechanical options that we never were able to get before and its great to work with a company that dedicated to growing the brand again .

Like this 2016 Venture 26 in aqua and bright white, built for a couple in South Florida
 
Wefings":1fig0ey4 said:
The color on the new 22 on our lot is the traditional "tailgate blue " .Its reticulated because we wanted to do something a bit different . The solid color Ventures were also built for Wefings and they were not black but solid "tailgate blue" [by the way, they were the first to sell ]The Tomcat with my old sales guy Buzz in the back [with the camera 2007 vintage] is photoshopped by us to show colors to folks . Here is a "real" tailgate blue tomcat gallery .If you were a new buyer looking for a C Dory ,you might not just look at it and say "it looks different than what I have seen, so I dont like it "
NMI and Wefings have been very interested in making boats that retain what's great about C Dorys but letting folks express their style . Yes we can make the traditional boats , but a manufacturer needs to give folks reasons to buy new . And a stake in the process as well . Colors and fabrics are part of that customization process . I have not seen better built boats than we are getting now . We have electrical and mechanical options that we never were able to get before and its great to work with a company that dedicated to growing the brand again .

Like this 2016 Venture 26 in aqua and bright white, built for a couple in South Florida
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From the guy who likes a little bling for his money, I think it's great to see some color, fabric, etc. options on the C-Dory.
 
Don't get me wrong, I am OK with some different colors, but the signature of a C-Dory is that shear stripe and the brow. Kind of seems like you are messing with the C-Dory DNA when you take those away, and reversing it out effectively does that, UNLESS they figure a way to make the side or the gunnel/deck just above the stripe in the same color as the hull to contrast the shear stripe and retain the trademark.

Just my thoughts, not trying to regress the progress the NMI folks are making.

Harvey
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Harvey, look at it this way, the shear stripe is painted white as opposed to blue or green or... It still there and still noticeable, just in the color white.

Marc, you mentioned new features - new electric and mechanical options not before offered. Like what??

Rob
 
**BUMPING AN OLD THREAD**

I love the gray scheme and the Tomcat. I don't like the dark blue scheme.

I'm definitely a fan of these new colors and mixing it up a bit. We need to attract more CD buyers. I don't know how to do that BUT offering more factory color schemes can't hurt!
 
Dark colors are difficult to keep [looking] clean. I have a black car and it looks "dirty" five minutes after I wash it. So for me, the majority being white is fine. Just my two cents.
 
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