We are thinking about a 22 cruiser. Anyone with ideas.

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Unusual Attitude

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Hello, we are looking to buy a 22 cruiser 2009. We are going to buy it in FL and then move up to NH with it this summer. We already know about the boat but dont know about the ride or if it handles rough water well. We will be doing about 50/50 cruising and fishing. Thanks, Kevin and Darlene.
 
I would sure call Mark at Wefings to see if he has that super clean 22' still in stock...I think it only had 80 hours on it...and was like new...

Joel
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Unusual Attitude":rxgqyok7 said:
Hello, we are looking to buy a 22 cruiser 2009. We are going to buy it in FL and then move up to NH with it this summer. We already know about the boat but dont know about the ride or if it handles rough water well. We will be doing about 50/50 cruising and fishing. Thanks, Kevin and Darlene.
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Hi Darlene and Kevin,

I'll toss in my two cents worth. These boats handle rough water very well. Probably a lot better than any of us want to experience. Diana and I take our boat offshore here in Oregon where the waters are pretty rough, and I have never felt threatened. When it gets snotty, we slow down and just keep plugging. The old saying about "discretion being the better part of valor" is also something that people need to keep in mind, regardless of boat type. I think you will enjoy your boat when you get it.

Regards,

Steve
 
If you have never been in a c-dory make sure you go for a ride in one first. If a dealer will not take you see if one of us will. A good ride and a acceptable ride and speed are all in the eye of the beholder. I lover my dory but some of my fishing friends do not. I fish a lot and I know that I can not run my c-dory fast in 2 ft chop and i know that I can not afford to run a 25 trophy with twin outboards at 40 mph and 15 gph.
 
Welcome aboard Darlene and Kevin,

When we were looking to buy one of these boats, I was very concerned about the ride. We planned to use the boat in all kinds of water and wanted something that would be safe and provide a decent ride. The only way to know is to get on one of these boats... preferably in conditions typical of what you expect to run in.

We can all tell you how much we like our boats, how capable they are, and what kind of conditions we run in, BUT everyone comes to this with a different perspective. I don't go looking for rough water and would prefer to be sitting at anchor than getting the fillings knocked out of my teeth. Rarely are we on a schedule that has to be met. With the screen name of "Unusual Attitude", my guess is you are a pilot... and if so, you know the danger of "get-home-itis". We've been in conditions that I wouldn't like to repeat, and the boat handled it fine.

I can tell you what the boat isn't: it isn't a deep keel, sea-kindly motion hull like you'd find in a full keel sailboat. It isn't a deep v 15 ton sportfisher. You aren't going to pull either of those up on a trailer and haul them to the other coast with a pickup. It is a relatively flat bottom boat that will get up on plane at a surprisingly low speed and do so economically. The inside helm station will keep you warm when it's cold, and the shade will be most welcome when it's hot and sunny. You will be able to overnight or spend a month or two aboard... and still put it on a trailer and take it to a small local lake for an afternoon. When conditions get lumpy, you'll have to slow down, but the boat will get you home and not likely scare you in the process.

It's a small boat that offers more utility than anything else in its size and price range. Having said all that, no one can decide if it meets your standards for ride and comfort but you. It works well for a lot of us, but there are still days when I miss the way our trimaran danced across the waves, or the feel of a deep full keel under me. There are also days when I'm driving my truck that I wish it would handle like a Porche. :wink: I hope you don't think I'm being a smart-ass when I say these things... we will tell you all the stuff we like about our boats, but the real test is getting out on one. The suggestion to call the guys at Wefings is a good one; they know and enjoy these boats. And I saw that boat Joel was talking about - nice.

Good luck with your decision making. This forum is a great place to learn about these boats and hang out with like-minded people. Let us know what you think after you've gone out for some water-time! :D

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
Thanks all and Jim, you are right on the money about the job! Good guess. we got a good laugh from that. We sure do appreciate the comments on the boat. I seem to think that the hull will be fine for us as we dont mind the slow road most of the time. Safety is pretty important and being able to handle the rough water enough to return to port is all we could ask for. Speed is not that much fun anyway-stuff just flies off the boat when you go fast. We are super excited that it may be time for this. Been waiting about 6 years. We have been to the factory, been to the shows, the dealers, etc... Not much left to do now but pull the trigger. Did I say we were excited?
 
Unusual Attitude, Welcome, Darlene and Kevin,
JimB et al pretty much covered the boat and personal objectivity aspect. So you asked for ideas. How about this one?

Check out the 05 Cruiser for sale in Ketchican :

http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=10763

See if that link works, if not paste it into your address line or go to it from the home page, bottom right corner. Then, make arrangements to buy that boat now, cause it won't last long at that price. Next, plan a cruise trip up in SE Alaska this summer. After you have a few hundred hours on the boat there, put it onto that tandom trailer and head for your daughters in NH. Couldn't beat SE AK for fishing or cruising, and I doubt you could beat the price either. And there have been other equally long trips to find the appropriate C-Dory's.

Now, officially, I do not have any interest in that boat, but I do own an 05 Cruiser, and love it. I have been in some big waves, (big enough we disappeared in the troughs) and the boat did great. Me interest in this is only to help folks find and fulfill their expectations.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Lori and I went for a ride around Naples Harbor yesterday with Jim on Jennykatz, a Cape Dory 23 (Venture 23). He feels the Cape Dory/Venture handles chop better than the 22. I don't have a lot of time in 22s but I thought it had a nice ride.

Warren
 
Hi guys if you need to go out in a c-dory I think we can accomidate you I have the cape cruiser 23 and Mike has the 22 angler and there are a few cruiser's that are over here also .I'm sure we could take you guys out Just send an e-mail or pm message were in Naples fl. widmannfla@aol.com Jim
 
Kevin & Darlene,

Welcome to the site and all that comes with it!

If you get up to the panhandle stop in and see us at Wefing's Marine. We have one of every model of C-Dory (except 16's) available for demo rides. Marc is in Miami for the next week or so but I'll be here to assist you, weekends included but by appointment on Sundays.

Charlie
 
Harvey,
You are correct about the good deal on the 22 cruiser in Ketchikan. In fact we thought it was such a good deal that we made a deal on the boat and it will be on its way South to us shortly. It will be finding a home in Port Alberni in the future.
We have been waiting many years to purchase one and the time finally arrived. We are doing our part for the economy.

Andrew & Kelly
 
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Harvey,
You are correct about the good deal on the 22 cruiser in Ketchikan. In fact we thought it was such a good deal that we made a deal on the boat and it will be on its way South to us shortly. It will be finding a home in Port Alberni in the future.
We have been waiting many years to purchase one and the time finally arrived. We are doing our part for the economy.

Andrew & Kelly
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Congrats, Andrew and Kelly! Now the fun begins! :thup
 
Can they handle rough water? Puuleeaase.

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In all seriousness, don't try this at home. I get nervous everytime I look at this picture. Anyway, C-dories are like ducks, they sit on top of the water very well. The can handle the slop with the best of them. You might need to slow down at times but safety won't be the issue. You will want trim tabs. Good luck.
 
Andrew and Kelly, said:

"Harvey,
You are correct about the good deal on the 22 cruiser in Ketchikan. In fact we thought it was such a good deal that we made a deal on the boat and it will be on its way South to us shortly. It will be finding a home in Port Alberni in the future.
We have been waiting many years to purchase one and the time finally arrived. We are doing our part for the economy."
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Andrew & Kelly, Glad you got it :!: Congratulations. I knew it would not last long. And really excited to see you coming to Port Alberni, (the other PA). I lived there when I was a kid and we are planning on launching there, and going out to the Broken Group some time. Beautiful area :thup

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
I too would recommend Wefings. In fact, I regret I did not buy from Wefings or another good dealer in spite of the delivery cost.

If I were you I would also look into Y-Landing. They are up on lake Winnipesaukee. Although not necessary, there would be value in having access to a dealer when warranty items arise. I checked out boats at Y-Landing as part of my research too. They were very friendly and helpful with my questions. I would try to find other owners who have purchased there to see how thorough they are with prep, service, etc. I don't have any first hand experience with them.
 
I am going to look into Wefings, sounds like everyone has had a good experience. The only other Dory shop in Fl is that Bulldog Boat Werks. We hope to find a used one about 4 years old. Trying to stay below 40k.
 
Here's my 2 cents.
I bought one last year. I live on Whidbey Island, Wa. I've owned boats my whole life, both sail and power. Every boat is a compromise. But when you take cost, quality, safety and useability into consideration, you can't go wrong with a C Dory. They aren't as well appointed as many boats but that can be a blessing. They are simple and therefore easy to maintain. In seas of any size, you aren't going to go 30 kts in any 22ft boat, so speed shouldn't even be a factor in your decision. In calm seas you will do 23-25kts depending on the engine you have but when you consider that you can do 20kts in calm seas at about 4 gals/hr with a Honda 75 that's not to bad. And if you ever need to re power it you can do so for about 8k. Whatever you do, don't buy a boat with an IO. I'm moving up to a C Dory 25 just because I want the convinence of an enclosed marine head. You might want to think about that. Buy larger than you think you need right now. But in any case, the C Dory 22 cruiser is a great boat and I don't think there is another boat on the market that can compete with it in any catagory. By the way, there is a C Dory 25 for sale in North Carolina right now for a great price.
 
Kevin & Darlene

This link to a C-Brat thread which includes a story entered for a contest essey in the Mad Mariner gives one of the best accounts I've heard of or read about involving a CD 22 in big seas.

http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t= ... ad+mariner

Unlike most others here I know very little about the capibilities of other boats in the CD 22 class, but we have had our CD 22 in some very rough conditions in extremely remote areas without ever feeling it would be the fault of the boat if we didn't make it back to safe harbor.

Jay
 
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