Why did you buy your C-Dory?

I just bought a 25 ft C-Dory Cruiser. Sounds like the reasons I bought it have all been explained by the other posts. I like the idea that I can get out of the weather when the weather turns bad. Spent years in a 17ft Boston Whaler and was constantly beaten up by the wind, the sun, the rain, and the spray. Hoping I'll be snug in the cold and cool in the summer. Looks like the best boat for me.
 
1) Only 22' cabin cruiser I could tow.
2) Looks Great
3) Heated cabin
4) customizable (Is that a word?)
5) Fan base
6) C-brats


I'm beggining to get self consious towing my boat around. Everyone keeps looking at me. It's funny to watch people rubber neck to see you drive by. :lol:
 
During the summer my "other car" is a '60 Nash Metropolitian - it's a real head turner in this neck of the woods (Cape Cod) and so is a CD.

Before I got mine somebody told me, I think it was the "New Guy", it takes a half hour to fuel a CD, five minutes to take on fuel and 25 minutes to show off the boat!
 
Thanks again for the replies. WOW - a Nash. Haven't seen one of those in a while. Did you get the fiberglass model???? haha
Looking over the responses, and all 30 something pages of the member list, I have to say that the majority of owners are from the northwest US. Many have mentioned heat as a plus. I too, being from the right coast, and toooooooo close to DC, probably have hotter summers and colder winters those in the PNW.
That said, I would love to have heat to extend my cruising and fishing from as soon as the canals melt until Christmas. This is very appealing.
In addition, the classic look, trailerability for a 25, the storage, the multiple sea handling ability and this support group.We looked at a 2004 25' w/ 135 Honda on Sunday. Was covered and locked and being sold by a widower. Some of my other posts have indicated some of my ???.
I think I need to go to Langford and take some rides and chat with you guys. June's far away, but I still can be on the water.
Thanks for the ramble,
Bill
 
Bill.

Check the "Brat Map" at the top of the page. Old Growth has put some time & effort into some very cool visuals on where boats are located.

Thanks to Joe for posting the pics of our hidden galley and to Roger for the factory facts.

As for DogonDan, it is the greatest idea for US!!!! And that is one of the best things about C-Dorys - they are easy to customize. Our number one use is transportation, to and from our cabin in the San Juans. We bring family members and friends regularly and often have 6 or more in the boat. The extra seating is imperative.
Our number two use is boat camping and this is why we did not want to loose the wallace. We do loose quite a bit of storage and have to stoop for the stove and sink, BUT IT IS WORTH IT TO US!!! For us, down riggers and refrigerators are a bad idea - hence none in OUR boat! That is what is great about this site and the gatherings, looking at and stealing other peoples GOOD ideas, and letting them keep their “bad” ideas!

The Chris 1/2 of the Luna C bunch.
 
Thanks Luna - C
Looks like a meet is in the offing with owners.
Bill
 
I agree with all others' comments, only one more that another 'touched' upon. I've owned several power boats, and those with cuddy cabins have this pilot and co-pilot seat arrangement generally, then stuff everyone else in aft seats or even in the 'below-decks' cabin. Not only do the C-Dorys have all-around visibility while in the cabin, but the ability to talk in a normal voice and have everyone on board see the same things the captain sees. Makes the longer trips so much more enjoyable for everyone!

Steve
 
It's all about the draft for me. I looked for years before coming across the C-Dory. There are plenty of nice arrangements out there but none with a full galley, head, etc. that draws only 12 inches. The fact that she will still take a stiff chop is just icing on the cake.
 
Since we live 2.5 hours from the Chesapeake towing was a major factor for us. The 22 is easily towed over our east coast mountains and allows for launching under a wide range of ramp conditions. The portability of the boat makes diverse waters accessable. We have cruised large rivers and lakes within a days drive and have launched at many different locations on the Chesapeake. Once on the water the comforts of the cabin (heat in cold weather, shade in hot) plus the confident nature of the hull make for a boat that "takes care" of its passengers. We have lived aboard for a week at a time and although requiring some logistics (moving gear in and out of the forward berth) the cabin is spacious enough to be comfortable. The 22 can be run ashore at any inviting beach, poled into the shallowest estuaries, and be proudly docked in any marina.
Mike 'Levity"
 
Huh? Am I the only one who bought because of the free coffee mugs, shirts, jackets and hats?

I was ready to put down a deposit on a Bayliner, but all they offered was one of those floaty key thingies.
 
Well at lest their keys float.
 
We seem to agree...




C-Dory: The Little Boat That Could
 
Have you ever tried one of those floats. The plastic ones that they hand out at boat shows and other venues. I put a couple keys on them and tried them. Anything over about two average keys and they sink.
 
Free coffee mugs, jackets & shirts??????????

I did get a hat, with a VERY nice pix of a red CD22.... UMMM... My CD25 was blue!

BUT, I did get the best boat made and a great bunch of fellow owners to share the joys. I ALSO get a lot of visitors at the marina when I am trying to get some work done. If only I could convince some of them to help wax!?????
 
For over 40 years we have wanted a boat. We had never seen a c-dory before and just by chance or fate drove by a small boat dealer in the Santa Rosa area and got our first look. After a week of research, we both decided this was the boat for us. We agree with all the posts before as to why we bought this boat. Fishing, over-nighting, cabin, galley, potty, fuel economy, versatility of where you can go, easy towing, one person able to launch and also load (under good conditions) and resale value, but most of all for the pure joy of being on the water. As absolute beginners, most likely we will never use Pooch to her full versatility but thats OK, and yes we are dreamers but what fun we are having.
We use this site a lot and have never felt any question to silly to ask. Thank you C-Brats
 
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