What other boat is comparable to the dory 25-26?

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I’ve been eyeballing the 25 cruiser 26 venture with full intent to buy. I want a trailerable fuel efficient outboard driven cabin cruiser with a full head/shower. Finding them for sale in the PNW is like trying to find Bigfoot. Is there any other make of boat that is comparable?
 
So.Salish":3o3yq1ms said:
I’ve been eyeballing the 25 cruiser 26 venture with full intent to buy. I want a trailerable fuel efficient outboard driven cabin cruiser with a full head/shower. Finding them for sale in the PNW is like trying to find Bigfoot. Is there any other make of boat that is comparable?
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Cutwater, Ranger Tug, Eastern Boats, all have outboard powered cabin boats in that size class. The are others as well (e.g. Jenneau).
 
While all the other boats mentioned are in the size and similar general layout, there really isn't anything that has the C-Dory's combination of accommodations, fuel efficiency (due to hull shape), reasonably light weight, ability to plane at a lower speed and with less horsepower, and accessability (without liners, you can get at most of the wiring and plumbing). It hasn't changed much over the years of production, because it hasn't had to - it just works.
 
JamesTXSD":3nz5y10m said:
While all the other boats mentioned are in the size and similar general layout, there really isn't anything that has the C-Dory's combination of accommodations, fuel efficiency (due to hull shape), reasonably light weight, ability to plane at a lower speed and with less horsepower, and accessability (without liners, you can get at most of the wiring and plumbing). It hasn't changed much over the years of production, because it hasn't had to - it just works.
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Very true (and all those reasons made us look for one!)

While our 22' bobs like a cork in rough water, I feel like I'm riding a 450 Dual Sport on the LIE -- sure, you can do it, but you'd better be at the top of your game.

:-)
 
JamesTXSD":1elr1n30 said:
While all the other boats mentioned are in the size and similar general layout, there really isn't anything that has the C-Dory's combination of accommodations, fuel efficiency (due to hull shape), reasonably light weight, ability to plane at a lower speed and with less horsepower, and accessability (without liners, you can get at most of the wiring and plumbing). It hasn't changed much over the years of production, because it hasn't had to - it just works.
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One thing that's nice about some of those other boats is that you can stand up in the berth area. Whether that is a "must have" or not is up to the purchaser.
 
Compared to a C-Dory, There is no comparison.

But then that is just mine, and a few other people here's opinion.

BTW, Jim said it very well.

Harvey
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daninPA mentions the Rosoborough 22, but I believe that the Ros, 246 is closer to the C Dory 25/26.

Several boats in the Sea Sport line also qualify.

In the C Dory line don't forget the Tom Cat, 255, plus Glacier Bay made a 26' cruising version. World Cat, SL, ProKat all also have at least one cruising version.
 
Having owned both a CD 22 and an RF246 I can confirm Bob's opinion.

The RF is considerably heavier and if you have the version with the integral platform you will not fit at all well in a 25ft slip.

Both excellent boats.

Da Grump.
 
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