We're All One Big Happy Family

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Jazzmanic

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It's possible I might ruffle some feathers, I hope not, but I've been thinking about this for awhile.

Since the dust from the whole Cape Cruiser (CC) episode has now settled, and the factory has announced that they will be producing and selling the Venture Series (the old CC 23' & 26' molds), isn't it time we open up this site to CC owners as well? When the factory was involved with the C-Rangers, this site had no problem with opening it's arms to C-Ranger owners. The arms remain open even thought the Ranger Tugs are no longer affiliated with C-Dory. I figure since CC's are technically part of the C-Dory family, I think this forum should recognize that. In that way, CC owners such as Best Day and others would feel welcome to post pics and offer insights on their boats as well.

What do you think?

Peter
C-Dancer
 
Yup. The principals in the companies let the courts work out their solution. We're all just boat owners... let's "be nice." :wink:

Good call and good timing, Peter.

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
Good idea. There can't be that many CC owner out there.

They are so much like a CD that from a short distance it is hard to tell.

Those folks like boating as much as we do.
 
Please educate this newbie. Are CC's still made, when were they made, and how many.

I found some info here: http://www.threeriversmarineinc.com/venture.html

this seems to be quite a deal!! http://www.threeriversmarineinc.com/newboats.html

The side to side comparison is too much, I can see why the courts must have become involved. http://www.threeriversmarineinc.com/compare.html

impressive at a distance, especially if the fuel consumption is real.

I assume that is dated info.

Please educate the naive newbie

Is that the basis for the 23 Venture that's a teaser on the new C-Dory site?? :sad
 
Works For Me.....

Being Nice is my middle name....

I never met a boat I didn't like.....on the other hand there was that Bayliner Thingy.
 
We've always been one big happy family (with normal family complaining and better than typical family levels of conflict). To my knowledge, CC owners have always been welcome. There was just one guy who was a bit of a troll that stirred the pot up so much that ultimately, he wasn't welcome (the only one ever "evicted" from this site).

So, I like many others, would be happy to have CC owners on this site.
 
rogerbum":ezrkr3hu said:
To my knowledge, CC owners have always been welcome. There was just one guy who was a bit of a troll that stirred the pot up so much that ultimately, he wasn't welcome (the only one ever "evicted" from this site).
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Nuttin' like brevity and accuracy...thanks for sayin' it like it is, Roger.

I've made no secret of my preference of the 26 Cape Cruiser design over the 25 C-Dory. If C-Dory brings this to market as a "Venture 26" - something I've heard rumor of for over 6 months - that will be a welcome addition to the lineup.
 
Bill, it is more than a "rumor"! I would promote it at least to a "thought" or even a "probability"! The Venture 23' and 26' are on the C-Dory web site as "Coming soon"! Here is the page. They also got rid of the non-functional home page, it looks like they are working on the site.
 
We have followed the site for quiet a while and about 8 months ago finally
bought a boat- We're coming out of the closet- We came across a used CC 23 at a fair price. Its very similar to the CD22.You can definetly see the Toland influence. We'd like to continue to participate on C Brats. Alan & Linda .CC23 "Simplicity"
 
Alan and Linda,

Welcome to the site and you're "coming out of the closet" party! Of course - participate, contribute, tell us your life story, post your pictures etc...
 
Whew, I thought you might kick me off when I revealed I was a Cape Cruiser cousin. Its hard to find to get good boating information and C-Brats seems to be a great resource.

We live in Vancouver Wa right now, hope to retire on the peninsula in 3 years and looking forward to a lot of boating then.

Enjoy looking at your pics, especially your cruises and electronic equipment set up.
 
a) Only Bill or Mike can kick somebody off
b) It's only happened once and it wasn't due to the kind of boat but the kind of person.

Welcome aboard Andrew.
 
I am all for it. not to look a gifted horse in the mouth but, it was not just one guy stirring the pot. they was outrage and hatered over the cape cruiser coming out and some of the c-d workers going with cc. I am glad that we are finally openeing our arms in freindship but lets not gloss over what was really said on this site. My view on this subject has never changed from day one and Iam glad that we can finally be "One bigg happy family"
 
RJD Wannabe":3uxzgsai said:
Please educate this newbie. Are CC's still made,
No They are no longer making CC.
when were they made,
I dont know
and how many.
I fon tknwo

I found some info here: http://www.threeriversmarineinc.com/venture.html

this seems to be quite a deal!! http://www.threeriversmarineinc.com/newboats.html

The side to side comparison is too much, I can see why the courts must have become involved. http://www.threeriversmarineinc.com/compare.html

impressive at a distance, especially if the fuel consumption is real.

I assume that is dated info.

Please educate the naive newbie

Is that the basis for the 23 Venture that's a teaser on the new C-Dory site?? :sad
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Three River Marine only has one used 26' Cape Crusier which shows in new condition with AC unit. We were there in early August. They sold the last two 23' CC later and 26' is loaded The Three River Marine staff are very nice and helpful and were a longtime C-Dory dealer before selling Cape Cruiser and they were dropped by CD is the story I heard. They have 2 used CD boats online.

Dollar for Dollar , I prefer the 23" CC over a 22'CD, I am 6'4" with long legs and the CC had more at the helm, at the table and inside the cabin. However the berth is cramped for us. My wife is 6' so I was thinking about sleeping in the cockpit b/c I like to stretch out, no fetal position for me. We stopped by on the way to Pt Charlotte and was not serious about buying anything over the price of a cup of coffee after 18 hours on the road.
 
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