Very Interestin' Site You Have Here...

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Starbuck

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Ahoy All,

I have been visiting the C-Brats site for about two weeks now, it's a fine site with a lot of knowledgeable folks and some great photos. I have a sailboat I've sailed on the Chesapeake Bay (primarily north of the Bay Bridge), however I fear that repeated visits to this site have started me thinking about a C-Dory, particularly a 22 Angler. I do see some vintage 22 Angler owners here, but they seem to be relatively few in number (are you all hiding somewhere else on this site?) and 22 Anglers seem to be a bit "scarce" at the local C-Dory dealer....

Anyone have a more comprehensive photo album of a 2005 to 2007 C-Dory 22 Angler that I could get a look at?

Greatly appreciated, and keep up the good work here!
 
Starbuck – welcome to the site.

The boat model prior ti 1987 can be misleading. All C-Dories prior to 1987 are what are called classic C-Dories and have the Angler size cabin. The Cruiser did not come out until 1987, so regardless what the boat is called, it is what we now call the Angler. I could go into more detail on the differences but Joe (Sea Wolf) is our expert on the differences for the year and hull types. He will post the differences when he reads this post.

I can tell you very few people sell their C-Dory unless it is to buy a larger or smaller model boat, so that has to speak for their popularity and satisfaction with the boat.
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Starbuck-

One of these days, I'm going to formalize this descriptiion of the differences, but for now, here goes!

The 22 Angler and 22 Cruiser produced since 1987 have the same hull and only differ in the cabin lengths, interior layouts, and, of course, the length of the cockpit that results.

They both feature the shallow semi-v hull with a 2 degree "V" in the stern and quite a bit more "V" in the front, for cutting through waves.

In the Cruiser, which is the one you will see in the line drawings on the C-Dory factory website, the cabin is much longer than the Angler, leaving a cockpit 4 1/2 feet long and about 6 feet wide on the floor. This is usually found to be adequate for 2-3 people fishing, or most cruising.

The Angler, on the other hand, has a much shorter cabin (by about 2 feet), producing a lengthened cockpit about 6 1/2 feet long by 6 feet wide.

The longer cockpit is said to be much easier to fish, crab, and dive out of by those who have Anglers. It's noted to be especially useful to those who crab and need storage space for their pots when underway.

The necessary interior changes that occur with the shortening of the cabin of the Angler are these:

First of all, on the starboard side, the galley space behind the helm seat is reduced by 2 feet, and becomes a shelf with storage available below. Many folks mount a small stove here to make this into a small cooking area. I honestly don't know if a full sized Wallas stove will fit here, but I have seen many Anglers with different makes of either propane or keroscene heaters or stoves in this area. Shelves and or drawers can be added below the shelf for added storage if so desired by the owner.

Over on the port side, the convertible dinette/single berth that is featured on the Cruiser is reduced to a single forward facing bench seat and small table.

Up forward, the v-berth is unchanged from that found in the Cruiser.

Both the Angler and the Cruiser feature the solid Alaskan Bulkhead and door that work so well to protect us from inclimate weather.

The above is to the best of my memory, and if any of this description is in need of correction or elaboration by our C-Brat members, please step forward and let us know.

Also, I'm hoping that someone will step forward who remembers where we logged on a line drawing of the Angler's floor plan, because I can't seem to find it myself with the limited time available.

Good luck with your C-Dory Hunting!

Joe.
 
Starbuck

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It's not at all hard to imagine the differences between the Cruiser and the Angler using this Line Drawing from the C-Dory factory website.

The bulkhead is moved two feet forward, approximately between the sink and the stove on the starboard side. The sink is eliminated, becoming a shelf instead.

Over on the port side, the table is shortened fore and aft, and it and the rear bench seat are moved forward once the front (rear facing) seat is removed.

Joe.
 
Many thanks to all for so much detailed info in so little time!

I have actually done a bit of research into the 22 Angler, to include browsing the C-Dory site, sites for numerous dealerships throughout the country and of course, considerable time perusing this site's contributions under the various forum index selections.

I'll probably be looking at the 22 Cruiser at the Baltimore Boat Show coming up on January 20, so I'll be able to get some concept as to Angler cabin size. I suppose what I was looking for was a set of photos of someone actually sitting in the cabin of a late model 22 Angler, to get a visual "feel" for cabin space.

Why a 22 Angler? For my purposes, cockpit room is a greater consideration than "living space" aboard. The Angler appears to provide both ample cockpit space and a cozy place to get out of weather and/or spend 1-2 nights...

Thanks again to all for the input, particularly to Joe for the detailed breakdown!
 
Starbuck,

Here is a photo from the "Sea lion" photo album, AKA Mr. Fisherman. You might find his album since there are many more photo's of his 22' Angler. THis picture gives you an idea of what three petite men look like fishing.

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