Being currently boatless and somewhat bored, I offer a post where everyone can weigh in as follows: 1. boats you've owned in the past; 2. boat(s) you currently own or most recently owned; 3. boats that were on your "short list" of possibilities prior to purchase of your current/most recent boat; 4. major factors in your purchase decision; and 5. what boat, if any, might be next? This should be fun and it will allow us to get to know each other's boating sensibilities and priorities better. OK, I'll go first: 1. 10' Livingston; 19.5' Glasply hardtop; CD22 Cruiser; 14' Gregor; CD22 Angler. 2. Until recently owned 2007 CD22 Angler 3. Short list included Pacific Skiffs, Arima, another CD22 Cruiser, and a downsize to CD16. 4. Decision was based on love of C-Dory design, fuel efficiency, larger cockpit, a great price from the dealer, and my participation in this website. Hard top and outboard motors were a must for us. 5. Next boat will likely be another C-Dory but I'll look at the Arima 21, Rosborough 22, and possibly Albin 28 as well. Wife will veto welded aluminum. I look forward to learning from your responses. Thanks, Mike.
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1. Starcraft 25' Express Cruiser, then a Maxum 2400 Express Cruiser, then a Regal 25' Express Cruiser. Good, better, best.
2. 1992 Reinell 181 ski boat, 1998 22' Campion Victoria, and 1987 Devlin, 27' Black Crown.
3. We came close to buying a new R-25 and chartering it. Chose the Devlin for half the price. Didn't shop....sorta happened on to it.
4. Wanted a turn-key, bullet proof boat with good economy and comfort.
5. Hope to purchase the R-25 within 5 years to replace the Devlin. Not seriously considering replacing the Campion or Reinell.
-Greg
2. 1992 Reinell 181 ski boat, 1998 22' Campion Victoria, and 1987 Devlin, 27' Black Crown.
3. We came close to buying a new R-25 and chartering it. Chose the Devlin for half the price. Didn't shop....sorta happened on to it.
4. Wanted a turn-key, bullet proof boat with good economy and comfort.
5. Hope to purchase the R-25 within 5 years to replace the Devlin. Not seriously considering replacing the Campion or Reinell.
-Greg
1. 8' home built sailing dinghy, 13 foot wolverine, 15 foot ZinCraft, 27 foot Owens Sea Skiff, Columbia 29, 2 sabots, Lasser, Coronado 35, Gulfstream 18, Newport 30, Coronado 45, Austin 38, Bayliner 23, Force 50, Reinell 23, Islander 23, Catalina 27, Cal 46, Grady White 20, Symbol 42, Carver 32, Rinker 270, C Dory 22, at least a dozen inflatables- and assorted hard dinghies. A number of the above boats were owned simultanously--often with several sailing dinghies, large racing sailboats and smaller power boats.
2. Century 18, Tom Cat 255, C Dory 25,-currently 3 inflatables:-6'7", 9', 10' 6", 9' fatty knees sailing dinghy, 2 Hobie Mirrage Kayaks.
3. The Tom Cat--Glacier Bay 2690
The C Dory 25--Rosoborogh 24 or another Tom Cat
4. Tom Cat--the ride, layout and space--wife loved it
C Dory 25--price, relitative towability, it was a C Dory!
5. Probably will not buy another boat--but Marie wants either a Defever 49 or an Ocean Alexander 48 trawler for the PNW. If we didn't have commitments for her mother, we might buy one. For myself--a Nordhavn 62 and go around S. America--the only voyage I wanted to do and haven't yet done.... But health will prevent that.
2. Century 18, Tom Cat 255, C Dory 25,-currently 3 inflatables:-6'7", 9', 10' 6", 9' fatty knees sailing dinghy, 2 Hobie Mirrage Kayaks.
3. The Tom Cat--Glacier Bay 2690
The C Dory 25--Rosoborogh 24 or another Tom Cat
4. Tom Cat--the ride, layout and space--wife loved it
C Dory 25--price, relitative towability, it was a C Dory!
5. Probably will not buy another boat--but Marie wants either a Defever 49 or an Ocean Alexander 48 trawler for the PNW. If we didn't have commitments for her mother, we might buy one. For myself--a Nordhavn 62 and go around S. America--the only voyage I wanted to do and haven't yet done.... But health will prevent that.
First small boat of my own, 16 ft ski boat - filled the family needs in the early 1970's. Moved up to a 23 ft. cuddy in the late '70's, fishing and family ski. Back to an 18 ft. ski/fishing boat in the early '80's - first "named" boat. Called it the "Hash Mark" (the color of the boat was a good match for that). Then moved to a 23 Cuddy Sea Ray, mostly fishing and occasional family outings. Called the "FISHOP" Sysops of the early BBS days will recognize that. Then moved up to a 32 ft. Luhrs Sportfishing boat which gave us many happy hours off San Diego. Sold it to help buy a lagoon front home in Cardiff, CA and went boatless for 5 years. Bought and soon sold the worse boat we ever owned - a 20 ft. outboard powered cuddy that had a design flaw. The fuel fill was often submerged and leaked....
Then along came the "Jenny B."
No compromises ever. Each boat filled our needs for the time we owned it. Even that POS boat. Only one of the seven boats we've owned had serious problems and even that one turned out to be a valuable learning experience.
Now we're "between boats" once again, but we know what we want and we, like many C-Dory owners on this site can speak about a C-Dory with the experience of triple digit hours behind the helm, not from an occasional ride or repeating what experienced C-Dory owners have to say.
Don
Then along came the "Jenny B."
No compromises ever. Each boat filled our needs for the time we owned it. Even that POS boat. Only one of the seven boats we've owned had serious problems and even that one turned out to be a valuable learning experience.
Now we're "between boats" once again, but we know what we want and we, like many C-Dory owners on this site can speak about a C-Dory with the experience of triple digit hours behind the helm, not from an occasional ride or repeating what experienced C-Dory owners have to say.
Don
1) 17' Chris Craft Runabout w/ Chevy 327hp In-Board, HOBIE 18' Catamaran, 36' Catalina, 23' Center Console Walk-Around Custom Florida Suncoast, 25' C-Dory Cruiser
2) C-Dory 25' Cruiser
3) Grady White, Boston Whaler, Parker, Hunter Sailboat
4) Integrity/Structure, Cabin Size, Trailer-Ability, Usage Patterns
5) 29' Ranger Tug
2) C-Dory 25' Cruiser
3) Grady White, Boston Whaler, Parker, Hunter Sailboat
4) Integrity/Structure, Cabin Size, Trailer-Ability, Usage Patterns
5) 29' Ranger Tug
1. Catalina 8' sailing dinghy; Coronado 15' sailing dinghy; Catalina 27, Catalina 38, Ranger 26, San Juan 21, Fiberform 22. My dad let me sail his Catalinas as a teenager -- FYI 13 can sleep comfortably on a Catalina 38... don't tell dad...
2. C-Dory 22 Cruiser.
3. 18' & 21' Striper; 20-23' Whaler
4. Needed a boat that was (a) seaworthy in offshore use to get out to California's Channel Islands and (b) something I could use safely with my 3 boys (then aged 5-10). The pilot house closed the deal for us on the C-Dory.
5. Ooh... the fantasy boat is a Columbia 50 or Cal 46 to restore and cruise. More realistically, a used Tom Cat to repower in 5-10 years.
2. C-Dory 22 Cruiser.
3. 18' & 21' Striper; 20-23' Whaler
4. Needed a boat that was (a) seaworthy in offshore use to get out to California's Channel Islands and (b) something I could use safely with my 3 boys (then aged 5-10). The pilot house closed the deal for us on the C-Dory.
5. Ooh... the fantasy boat is a Columbia 50 or Cal 46 to restore and cruise. More realistically, a used Tom Cat to repower in 5-10 years.
mailbox101
New member
1) Boats I've owned in the past include:
8' Euphrates style raft (circular), self built for pond fishing
22' Boston Whaler
30' Owens Sea Skiff
8' Kayak, self built with PVC, plywood position holders fro the PVC pipe, plastic sheeting, and duct tape
8' Bradley dinghy, self built with plywood and fiberglass for Eureka Bay
16' generic RIB
16' Gregor Aluminum
31' Monterey Clipper, built in 1934
2) Currently I have a CC-26 Cruiser
3) The shortlist included, in no particular order:
C-Dory Tomcat, 26' Cruiser, and 22' Cruiser
Nimble Wanderer
Toland Marine - Maranaut 205
Rosborough 25'
Ranger 25'
Arima 21'
Sea Sport 22
4) Also, listed in no particular order:
A) Predictability of behavior in water.
B) Decent sized enclosed cabin both to avoid sunburn and to extend the days/times that I can comfortably be on the water.
C) Twin engines because.... well, best not to restart that debate here, but I've spent a day drifting and prefer to err on the side of caution.
D) Height - tall enough to stand in; and see out the windows without stooping too.
E) Visibility from the helm - Well I'm going there to see the sights, right?
F) Ease of getting around the cabin. My dad likes to join me on the water, but he's not getting any younger and steps get difficult when the boats in motion.
G) Galley/fridge/shower/enclosed head - visibility from the table. I want to see the views when eating too.
H) Cost of maintenance and fuel. - I have a boat to use it, and use it often. Many boats have such high operating costs that they could easily limit usage to budgeted planned excursions, rather then a casual "Hey let's go for a ride.", out-of-pocket expense.
J) Ability to cruise at displacement speed for conservation, but go faster when needed.
K) Ability to handle coastal chop when on the ocean, yet maneuverable enough for the inland delta.
L) Cost of boat
5) I would like my next boat to be the Maltese Falcon. I saw her on SF Bay and fell in love. If you ever feel like getting me a gift, she would make a lovely one.
Hope this list is of some help,
David B.
8' Euphrates style raft (circular), self built for pond fishing
22' Boston Whaler
30' Owens Sea Skiff
8' Kayak, self built with PVC, plywood position holders fro the PVC pipe, plastic sheeting, and duct tape
8' Bradley dinghy, self built with plywood and fiberglass for Eureka Bay
16' generic RIB
16' Gregor Aluminum
31' Monterey Clipper, built in 1934
2) Currently I have a CC-26 Cruiser
3) The shortlist included, in no particular order:
C-Dory Tomcat, 26' Cruiser, and 22' Cruiser
Nimble Wanderer
Toland Marine - Maranaut 205
Rosborough 25'
Ranger 25'
Arima 21'
Sea Sport 22
4) Also, listed in no particular order:
A) Predictability of behavior in water.
B) Decent sized enclosed cabin both to avoid sunburn and to extend the days/times that I can comfortably be on the water.
C) Twin engines because.... well, best not to restart that debate here, but I've spent a day drifting and prefer to err on the side of caution.
D) Height - tall enough to stand in; and see out the windows without stooping too.
E) Visibility from the helm - Well I'm going there to see the sights, right?
F) Ease of getting around the cabin. My dad likes to join me on the water, but he's not getting any younger and steps get difficult when the boats in motion.
G) Galley/fridge/shower/enclosed head - visibility from the table. I want to see the views when eating too.
H) Cost of maintenance and fuel. - I have a boat to use it, and use it often. Many boats have such high operating costs that they could easily limit usage to budgeted planned excursions, rather then a casual "Hey let's go for a ride.", out-of-pocket expense.
J) Ability to cruise at displacement speed for conservation, but go faster when needed.
K) Ability to handle coastal chop when on the ocean, yet maneuverable enough for the inland delta.
L) Cost of boat
5) I would like my next boat to be the Maltese Falcon. I saw her on SF Bay and fell in love. If you ever feel like getting me a gift, she would make a lovely one.
Hope this list is of some help,
David B.
Its a real short list. Took a good part of a life time to make the journey from canoe to RIB to C-Dory 22 Cruiser.
26' Almar Sounder with diesel motor and Hamilton Jet Drive was on the short list for awhile and if we could have afforded it might have reached the top. In the consideration of what boat phase I thought it to be a safer boat for exploring the remote areas we intended to cruise. With a little more experience now I think our present CD 22 was actually the better choice. With our very limited boating experience our main consideration was to purchase the boat that we could learn to competently operate in the shortest amount of time in order to explore very challenging and remote cruising areas.
Doubt if there will ever be a next boat other then maybe if we can't afford to do what we want with the CD 22 then only the two Mokai jet kayaks. They are inexpensive to maintain and operate yet will safely take us to the kind of places we want to go in relative comfort.
Jay
26' Almar Sounder with diesel motor and Hamilton Jet Drive was on the short list for awhile and if we could have afforded it might have reached the top. In the consideration of what boat phase I thought it to be a safer boat for exploring the remote areas we intended to cruise. With a little more experience now I think our present CD 22 was actually the better choice. With our very limited boating experience our main consideration was to purchase the boat that we could learn to competently operate in the shortest amount of time in order to explore very challenging and remote cruising areas.
Doubt if there will ever be a next boat other then maybe if we can't afford to do what we want with the CD 22 then only the two Mokai jet kayaks. They are inexpensive to maintain and operate yet will safely take us to the kind of places we want to go in relative comfort.
Jay
1. In-Law's 16' Silverline
2. Our 1st. 16' Enterprise Tri Hull
3. My favorite. 18' Cobalt Cathedral hull
4. 24.5' Four Winns Vista
5. 30' SeaRay Weekender
6. 39' Krogen Trawler
7. TC-255 TomCat
Between #3 and #4 was 18 years of Soaring and 4 Sailplanes owned.
Each boat has fit our lifestyle at the time and that continues. The trailerable TC-255 is just right for now and a few years to come.
2. Our 1st. 16' Enterprise Tri Hull
3. My favorite. 18' Cobalt Cathedral hull
4. 24.5' Four Winns Vista
5. 30' SeaRay Weekender
6. 39' Krogen Trawler
7. TC-255 TomCat
Between #3 and #4 was 18 years of Soaring and 4 Sailplanes owned.
Each boat has fit our lifestyle at the time and that continues. The trailerable TC-255 is just right for now and a few years to come.
1. 16' Crestliner runabout, 14' Hi-Laker open boat, 17' Boston Whaler Montauk, 22' C-Dory Angler, 19' Arima Sea Ranger.
2. 22' C-Dory Cruiser, 17' Grumman canoe
3. 22' Boston Whaler Revenge, 22' Grady White
4. Priority was weather protection while fishing and the possibility of overnighting on the boat.
5. So far nothing.
2. 22' C-Dory Cruiser, 17' Grumman canoe
3. 22' Boston Whaler Revenge, 22' Grady White
4. Priority was weather protection while fishing and the possibility of overnighting on the boat.
5. So far nothing.
1. boats you've owned in the past;
Montgomery 12.5 Sloop
Old Town Tripper Canoe (Still have 30 year old)
Several Gruman canoes
2 more Old Town canoes
Old Town Nantucket sea kayak (Still have 10 year old)
Montgomery 15 Sloop (Still have 20 year old)
2. boat(s) you currently own or most recently owned;
Old Town Tripper Canoe (Still have 30 year old)
Old Town Nantucket sea kayak (Still have 10 year old)
Montgomery 15 Sloop (Still have 20 year old)
Wolverine Inflatable (knockoff Alaskan Series)
3. boats that were on your "short list" of possibilities prior to purchase of your current/most recent boat;
Arima
Alweather (couldn't find one used in our price range)
Newport 30 (Didn't want to pull any more lines, or go up that tall mast. Moorage fees.)
Sea Sport (decided against the I/O)
Ocean Sport (it was the I/O thing again)
Armstrong cat - but wife doesn't like the aluminum
4. major factors in your purchase decision;
Hardtop, Outboard, trailerable, economical
cabin heat, cookstove, (wife requests)
Single handable, (my requirement)
5. what boat, if any, might be next?
Something with a Shower and enclosed head (CD-25 maybe)
Not really looking for a new boat. Happy with what we have, and planning to stay that way for a lnog time.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Montgomery 12.5 Sloop
Old Town Tripper Canoe (Still have 30 year old)
Several Gruman canoes
2 more Old Town canoes
Old Town Nantucket sea kayak (Still have 10 year old)
Montgomery 15 Sloop (Still have 20 year old)
2. boat(s) you currently own or most recently owned;
Old Town Tripper Canoe (Still have 30 year old)
Old Town Nantucket sea kayak (Still have 10 year old)
Montgomery 15 Sloop (Still have 20 year old)
Wolverine Inflatable (knockoff Alaskan Series)
3. boats that were on your "short list" of possibilities prior to purchase of your current/most recent boat;
Arima
Alweather (couldn't find one used in our price range)
Newport 30 (Didn't want to pull any more lines, or go up that tall mast. Moorage fees.)
Sea Sport (decided against the I/O)
Ocean Sport (it was the I/O thing again)
Armstrong cat - but wife doesn't like the aluminum
4. major factors in your purchase decision;
Hardtop, Outboard, trailerable, economical
cabin heat, cookstove, (wife requests)
Single handable, (my requirement)
5. what boat, if any, might be next?
Something with a Shower and enclosed head (CD-25 maybe)
Not really looking for a new boat. Happy with what we have, and planning to stay that way for a lnog time.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
My First boat was a 14 Glasspar Lido with 45 merc Then we moved to Seattle with United Airlines Bought a 16 bayliner with Farce85
19Bluewater cuddywith merc 170 I/O
23seaswirl Aft cabin with 235 CobraI/O
Then boats in Fla. When I transferred to MIami
20 aquasport walk around cuddy with a merc 175
17renken with volvo 130I/O
17proline center console with 90 johnson
21hurricane deck boat with yamaha 115
24glastron aft cabin with 220 volvoI/O
19hurricane with f-1115 yamaha
22c-dory cruiser with 50 honda upgraded to 90 suzuki
23 cape cruiser with f-115 yamaha
2. I presently have a Cape Cruiser with F-115
3.boats I considered c-dory 25,Rossborough246,C-dory cat255,c-dory 19and 22with new fiberglass interior
4.What I like is skinny water cruising draft less then 1ft. Full protection from the sun , economy 4-5mpg more if I slow down.trailerbility ,perfect boat for Fla - Texas anywhere you need a skinny water boat that handles 3-4 ft seas . I love this boat
5. None right now .
19Bluewater cuddywith merc 170 I/O
23seaswirl Aft cabin with 235 CobraI/O
Then boats in Fla. When I transferred to MIami
20 aquasport walk around cuddy with a merc 175
17renken with volvo 130I/O
17proline center console with 90 johnson
21hurricane deck boat with yamaha 115
24glastron aft cabin with 220 volvoI/O
19hurricane with f-1115 yamaha
22c-dory cruiser with 50 honda upgraded to 90 suzuki
23 cape cruiser with f-115 yamaha
2. I presently have a Cape Cruiser with F-115
3.boats I considered c-dory 25,Rossborough246,C-dory cat255,c-dory 19and 22with new fiberglass interior
4.What I like is skinny water cruising draft less then 1ft. Full protection from the sun , economy 4-5mpg more if I slow down.trailerbility ,perfect boat for Fla - Texas anywhere you need a skinny water boat that handles 3-4 ft seas . I love this boat
5. None right now .
1TUBERIDER
New member
How fun.
Hey Bob, I would help you crew on your missed journey.
1 hobie cat, whaler montauk, alumaweld sprint, outlaw sprint, bayliner trophy
2 22 angler, 3 stand up jetski, sit down 3 person jetski, sit on top kayak, kayak for 2, motorized surf board, half dozen windsurfers, dozen surf boards, 3 stand up paddle boards.
3 ranger tug
4 fishing platform, dry helm, outboards, fuel efficiency, trailerable, great design and build, best ownership forum, new and no issues, price
5 I am thinking of a blue water capable sailboat on a skimpy budget. Of course new sup next spring for racing which is for my competitive wife, she does not know yet.
Hey Bob, I would help you crew on your missed journey.
1 hobie cat, whaler montauk, alumaweld sprint, outlaw sprint, bayliner trophy
2 22 angler, 3 stand up jetski, sit down 3 person jetski, sit on top kayak, kayak for 2, motorized surf board, half dozen windsurfers, dozen surf boards, 3 stand up paddle boards.
3 ranger tug
4 fishing platform, dry helm, outboards, fuel efficiency, trailerable, great design and build, best ownership forum, new and no issues, price
5 I am thinking of a blue water capable sailboat on a skimpy budget. Of course new sup next spring for racing which is for my competitive wife, she does not know yet.
Owned in the past: 1990 32' Sundowner Pilothouse Trawler(210hp), 1964 21' Thompson Cabin Cruiser (90hp), 1995 15' Boston Whaler Rage (115hp), 1975 22' Chrysler Sailboat(0hp)
Own Now: 2008 22' C-Dory Cruiser(twin 50hp), 2003 16' Nautica Jet inflatable(175hp), a few small sailboats
Short-list prior to 22' C-Dory purchase: None -- we wanted to downsize from our 32' Sundowner Pilothouse Trawler. We wanted it trailerable, pilothouse, under $50,000, easy to maintain, NO exterior or interior TEAK, outboards, something that we could tow with our Ford F150. C-Dory was the only option that I could find and we love it.
Next boat: maybe the next sized "trailerable" trawler. We love Trawlers and the "lifestyle" that they bring, but we want something that we can tow and control outselves.
DREAM BOAT -- hands down -- Nordhavn -- any size above the 35'. I'm probably too "cheap" to ever buy one -- too much for a part-time toy.
Own Now: 2008 22' C-Dory Cruiser(twin 50hp), 2003 16' Nautica Jet inflatable(175hp), a few small sailboats
Short-list prior to 22' C-Dory purchase: None -- we wanted to downsize from our 32' Sundowner Pilothouse Trawler. We wanted it trailerable, pilothouse, under $50,000, easy to maintain, NO exterior or interior TEAK, outboards, something that we could tow with our Ford F150. C-Dory was the only option that I could find and we love it.
Next boat: maybe the next sized "trailerable" trawler. We love Trawlers and the "lifestyle" that they bring, but we want something that we can tow and control outselves.
DREAM BOAT -- hands down -- Nordhavn -- any size above the 35'. I'm probably too "cheap" to ever buy one -- too much for a part-time toy.
For #5, Boats considered in the future.
If money was not an issue, a Fathom 40. (Along the lines of the Nordhaven) Saw one of the first ones out when we were up at Princess Louisa. (Full bulky forward, high bow freeboard, notched shearline, forward raked pilot house windows, convertible swim platform/transom) Looking for the full tour at SBS.
If money was not an issue, a Fathom 40. (Along the lines of the Nordhaven) Saw one of the first ones out when we were up at Princess Louisa. (Full bulky forward, high bow freeboard, notched shearline, forward raked pilot house windows, convertible swim platform/transom) Looking for the full tour at SBS.
starcrafttom
Active member
boat's I have owned
1. 14 ft jon boat
2. 12 ft v-alum with 25 hp johnson
3. 18 ft tri-hull with volvo inline six
4. 16ft starcraft with 50hp later traded to 70 hp
5. 19ft starcraft with 70 hp , the one off the 16 ft
6. 15ft alum canoe
7. 18ft lavro drift boat
8. 16ft alum drift boat
( I owned several of these at the same time)
own now
1. 22ft c-dory with 90hp honda
2. inflatable kayake.
Boats I considered.
All of them :wink:
what I was looking for.
A boat I could trailer with my current truck, a boat I could afford to fuel, enough room to sleep on. Good handleing. and most of all a boat I could fish out of.
if I could afford more for a boat and fuel then I would have gotten a different boat altogether, but life is all about trade offs. This is what I can afford to have and run.
next boats??
27 seasport pilot house with diesel or a 25 tug. For me to have any boat larger then that I would have to be able to fish out of it or carry a fishing boat on it. So maybe when I retire I will get a big 50 ft slow troller that will carry a 16 ft o/b on deck that I can fish out of.
1. 14 ft jon boat
2. 12 ft v-alum with 25 hp johnson
3. 18 ft tri-hull with volvo inline six
4. 16ft starcraft with 50hp later traded to 70 hp
5. 19ft starcraft with 70 hp , the one off the 16 ft
6. 15ft alum canoe
7. 18ft lavro drift boat
8. 16ft alum drift boat
( I owned several of these at the same time)
own now
1. 22ft c-dory with 90hp honda
2. inflatable kayake.
Boats I considered.
All of them :wink:
what I was looking for.
A boat I could trailer with my current truck, a boat I could afford to fuel, enough room to sleep on. Good handleing. and most of all a boat I could fish out of.
if I could afford more for a boat and fuel then I would have gotten a different boat altogether, but life is all about trade offs. This is what I can afford to have and run.
next boats??
27 seasport pilot house with diesel or a 25 tug. For me to have any boat larger then that I would have to be able to fish out of it or carry a fishing boat on it. So maybe when I retire I will get a big 50 ft slow troller that will carry a 16 ft o/b on deck that I can fish out of.
1. Previous boats:
--Hewescraft 22' Sea Runner with 130 & 9.9 Hondas, purchased from Tom & Jerry's when I still lived in SLC, UT! Had no idea it was the first step toward moving here!
-- Outcast pontoon kickboat
2. Current boats:
-- Tom Cat
-- Alaska Series dinghy
3. Short List boats:
-- Hewescraft 26' Alaskan (cabin version, wife did not like the aluminum which seems to be a commonality amongst us), other aluminum cabin fish boats
-- Sea Sport (too expensive but now I am glad it was!)
-- Ranger 25 (I was talked out of this boat by folks who felt that launching from a trailer would be so much trouble that I would not want to do it very often -- but the TC is almost as much trouble, too)
4. See above for reasons. plus the Admiral went for a sea trial and -- end of discussion! :shock: She likes the big berth, stability, brightness of many windows & light colors, pilothouse design so you're not down below.
5. I like lots of boats. That doesn't mean I will buy them. But right now the boats I like are:
-- SeaHorse 52 (commercial version of George Beuhler's Diesel Duck) or Nordhavn if the Admiral will sell the house and go cruising full-time (highly unlikely.)
-- Ocean Roamer 30 (apparently I'm not alone here, cost and I/O are negatives)
-- Coastal Craft (what John Schuler has. Gotta be the finest-finished aluminum boat you'll ever see. Don't like the I/O, though)
-- Ranger 29, mainly because of the way they treat their customers, but C-Dory seems to be back in that mode, thank god. Have yet to see the 29, though.
-- ChillKat 30 (the original Tom Cat -- am tempted to buy a bare hull and have it finished and rigged to my specs)
-- Any Bartender, including the new TimberCraft -- just because they are cool.
Warren
--Hewescraft 22' Sea Runner with 130 & 9.9 Hondas, purchased from Tom & Jerry's when I still lived in SLC, UT! Had no idea it was the first step toward moving here!
-- Outcast pontoon kickboat
2. Current boats:
-- Tom Cat
-- Alaska Series dinghy
3. Short List boats:
-- Hewescraft 26' Alaskan (cabin version, wife did not like the aluminum which seems to be a commonality amongst us), other aluminum cabin fish boats
-- Sea Sport (too expensive but now I am glad it was!)
-- Ranger 25 (I was talked out of this boat by folks who felt that launching from a trailer would be so much trouble that I would not want to do it very often -- but the TC is almost as much trouble, too)
4. See above for reasons. plus the Admiral went for a sea trial and -- end of discussion! :shock: She likes the big berth, stability, brightness of many windows & light colors, pilothouse design so you're not down below.
5. I like lots of boats. That doesn't mean I will buy them. But right now the boats I like are:
-- SeaHorse 52 (commercial version of George Beuhler's Diesel Duck) or Nordhavn if the Admiral will sell the house and go cruising full-time (highly unlikely.)
-- Ocean Roamer 30 (apparently I'm not alone here, cost and I/O are negatives)
-- Coastal Craft (what John Schuler has. Gotta be the finest-finished aluminum boat you'll ever see. Don't like the I/O, though)
-- Ranger 29, mainly because of the way they treat their customers, but C-Dory seems to be back in that mode, thank god. Have yet to see the 29, though.
-- ChillKat 30 (the original Tom Cat -- am tempted to buy a bare hull and have it finished and rigged to my specs)
-- Any Bartender, including the new TimberCraft -- just because they are cool.
Warren
20dauntless
New member
1. Previous boats:
1996 Boston Whaler 20 Dauntless
2. Current boats:
Boston Whaler 20 Dauntless
C-Dory 22 Cruiser
2 kayaks and 2 inflatables
3. Short list boats:
22, 25 C-Dory and TomCat
24 Skagit Orca
22 and 24 Sea Sport
24 and 26 Hewescraft Alaskan
24 Osprey
4. Reasons for C-Dory
Relatively inexpensive, great on gas, lower storage cost, can fit on the dock, weather protection for commuting, able to cruise
5. Boats I want
No new boat anytime soon probably, but I'd love a Nordhavn 40+ feet or a Northern Marine to cruise on. The TomCat would be great for commuting too...
1996 Boston Whaler 20 Dauntless
2. Current boats:
Boston Whaler 20 Dauntless
C-Dory 22 Cruiser
2 kayaks and 2 inflatables
3. Short list boats:
22, 25 C-Dory and TomCat
24 Skagit Orca
22 and 24 Sea Sport
24 and 26 Hewescraft Alaskan
24 Osprey
4. Reasons for C-Dory
Relatively inexpensive, great on gas, lower storage cost, can fit on the dock, weather protection for commuting, able to cruise
5. Boats I want
No new boat anytime soon probably, but I'd love a Nordhavn 40+ feet or a Northern Marine to cruise on. The TomCat would be great for commuting too...
Hi to all,
9 years old 10' Dedham kit kayak
11 yoa 14' flat bottom skiff w 1/1/2 HP Evenrude
13 yoa Chris Craft kit raceing pram 5 HP Merc
18 yoa 15" Statcraft runabout 40 HP ?
Had babies sold runabout got an 8' sailing pram. Car topped on a Renault Dauphine. Took too long to rig and the wind did not blow the right way.
22 yoa 17" Grumman canoe
25 yoa 18' Old Towne Canoe and a decked Old Town called a Berrigan.
76 Went into the canoe business selling Mad River Canoes, Blue Hole Canoes, Perception Kayaks and many others for 25 years.
Our first cruising boat was a Nimble Nomad with a 45HP Honda.
Next was a 96 Monk 36 Trawler with 135 HP Perkins
Next a 246 Rosborough with 230 HP I/O
Next a 22" C- Dory sold in August of this year. Due to my wife's health.
Next boat could be a houseboat to be used only on the Erie Canal. THE END
9 years old 10' Dedham kit kayak
11 yoa 14' flat bottom skiff w 1/1/2 HP Evenrude
13 yoa Chris Craft kit raceing pram 5 HP Merc
18 yoa 15" Statcraft runabout 40 HP ?
Had babies sold runabout got an 8' sailing pram. Car topped on a Renault Dauphine. Took too long to rig and the wind did not blow the right way.
22 yoa 17" Grumman canoe
25 yoa 18' Old Towne Canoe and a decked Old Town called a Berrigan.
76 Went into the canoe business selling Mad River Canoes, Blue Hole Canoes, Perception Kayaks and many others for 25 years.
Our first cruising boat was a Nimble Nomad with a 45HP Honda.
Next was a 96 Monk 36 Trawler with 135 HP Perkins
Next a 246 Rosborough with 230 HP I/O
Next a 22" C- Dory sold in August of this year. Due to my wife's health.
Next boat could be a houseboat to be used only on the Erie Canal. THE END
1. Boats I've Owned.
14' General Marine Speedliner - 1958-Sophomore year in HS-My dad bought it set up as a fishing boat and I totally revamped it into a ski boat.
Homemade/designed runabout-1959-Junior year in HS
Nylox runabout ~1970
12 ' Jon Boat -1972
20 Balboa Retractable Keel Boat- 1974
Series of dinghy sailboats: FJ's (Flying Juniors), El Toros, and Lido 14's spanning 1972-2002 / 8 total boats / 30 years / ~ 6000 races.
12" Gregor aluminum fishing boat- 1986
Four Winns Mini-Jet Boat-2005
2. Boats I own now:
C-Dory 22 cruiser- bought 1998
24" Fisher Pontoon Boat- 2005
Sea Ray 265 Sedan Cruiser- 2006
Sea Doo Jet Ski-2007
2 Kayacks
3. Boats I've considered:
Just about anything and everything, at one time or another!
4. Factors in choosing boats:
Varies greatly by boat type!
Picked out the C-Dory for fishing capability, comfort, cruising amenities, style, price, ruggedness, resale value, versatility, etc.
5 Future boat interests:
Use the boats I have until I can't manage them anymore. No need to replace any of these for new items to maintain and manage. Will have to thin out the herd as time goes by. Can only use and take care of so many things at once!
Joe. :teeth :thup
14' General Marine Speedliner - 1958-Sophomore year in HS-My dad bought it set up as a fishing boat and I totally revamped it into a ski boat.
Homemade/designed runabout-1959-Junior year in HS
Nylox runabout ~1970
12 ' Jon Boat -1972
20 Balboa Retractable Keel Boat- 1974
Series of dinghy sailboats: FJ's (Flying Juniors), El Toros, and Lido 14's spanning 1972-2002 / 8 total boats / 30 years / ~ 6000 races.
12" Gregor aluminum fishing boat- 1986
Four Winns Mini-Jet Boat-2005
2. Boats I own now:
C-Dory 22 cruiser- bought 1998
24" Fisher Pontoon Boat- 2005
Sea Ray 265 Sedan Cruiser- 2006
Sea Doo Jet Ski-2007
2 Kayacks
3. Boats I've considered:
Just about anything and everything, at one time or another!
4. Factors in choosing boats:
Varies greatly by boat type!
Picked out the C-Dory for fishing capability, comfort, cruising amenities, style, price, ruggedness, resale value, versatility, etc.
5 Future boat interests:
Use the boats I have until I can't manage them anymore. No need to replace any of these for new items to maintain and manage. Will have to thin out the herd as time goes by. Can only use and take care of so many things at once!
Joe. :teeth :thup