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Very exciting time in a boater's life, watching a new boat take shape at the builder's. Congratulations! Our boat, a gray 25 cruiser was probably just being finished when you were there. It's estimated completion date was Friday March 18. I could not get up there to see the process, but I'm...

The balsa core is the one single construction detail which almost made me reject the boat. It is old technology, and has caused significant problems, even in high-end boats for decades. There are other materials available which are impervious to moisture, and I would have been much more...

LK and others pose some interesting questions. Such as: "if a 15 and a 20hp kicker weigh the same, unless cost is prohibitive, why not go with the 20?" Logically it seems to make sense, but it really is not that simple. I have been playing around with small engines since '46 on motorcycles...

I talked to him a week ago today on the phone. He was alive and well. :lol:

I'm trying to figure this out, also. There is a thread on here in the technical section regarding lack of future support for some chart systems. I spoke briefly to a vendor about the chart system on the Raymarine C series and he said it's being phased out. He said that the new E series (more...

Thanks for the link, Peter. Interesting stuff. Don

Mr. Fisherman, that's what I hoped to hear. Thanks for the report. Don

Nicely done, Digger. Thanks. I'm not sure how closely mine will resemble yours. I'm glad that you confirm that it is useful, though. Your speaking about banging your head trying to rush in and out of the cockpit or cabin was exactly what I was seeing in my future. :lol: :lol: It would be...

ArimaSark, you are right. Snoopy-C has the remote helm. I just found pictures of it. Interesting. Thanks. Hydraulic steering. Engine controls must be the electronics. Jim, I agree. For the money the AP is hard to beat. Maybe down the road...

Sealife, your Angler 22 is a piece of cake to get from the helm to the cockpit compared to the 25 cruiser. :lol: No serious need for the 2nd helm station, IMO. A boat like yours is more what I intended to buy, until Mary fell for the 25. :? The 25 is growing on me, though. 8) Don

Mike, Jeff M. said both would be electronic. I asked if it would be like the "fly-by-wire" controls on some aircraft? He answered in the affirmative. I did not ask if it was just engine controls, or steering as well, but I got the impression it was all electronic. He said you lose a little...

When Mary and I first looked at the CD 25, she was instantly smitten, while I had reservations. I had been looking at more fishing oriented "walkarounds". Jeff Messmer, from the factory, had some suggestions to alleviate my concerns. The 25 cruiser's helm is a long way from the cockpit...

Gunfyter, I really intended to buy a "walkaround" fishing boat in the 20-25 foot range. Trophy was among my considerations, along with others including Parker and Boston Whaler. I really liked the C-Dory design, but it was my wife, Mary who fell in love instantly with the CD. The more...

Kas n Mart, welcome from another couple of newbies. :lol: I'm sure you will love the boat. It's just icing on the cake that it comes with a built-in extended family.(sort of) :lol: :lol: You are fortunate to be in the C-Dory home waters. We definitely will make it up there at some point...

It's beyond my capabilities, but someone could probably do an interesting analysis of the reasons for the affinity between present and former firefighters and C-Dorys. I'm not sure why it exists, but I'm pleased. 8) Doug and Glenda, the waiting for a particular boat is hard, isn't it? I'm...

Chris, I have not had a C-Dory out to the islands yet, but I have been out there on other boats. I lived in Socal most of the last 15 years. In general the CD should handle any normal weather in that area. Just pay attention to the weather reports and the surfing predictions. If the...

The weirdos with the "END OF DAYS" signs are going to be parading around if this keeps on. :lol: For once it was gorgeous in Norcal while Socal was drowning. :? Don

Thanks, everyone. Mary and I just got back from celebrating. :beer :beer Don

Two great pieces of C-Dory good news today. !. Our new 25 will be here at least a month earlier than estimated. We should be in the water in about three weeks. 2. My recent decision(Sunday night) to go with the Honda 150, a 15 kicker and a swim platform just squeezed under the wire. Another...

Dusty, Honda claims that both the 200 and 225 provide 48 amps at 1000 rpm. That's 80% of maximum (60 amps)at only 1000 rpm. Very unusual,but assuming it's true, VERY usable. That info plus an accompanying graph is in the Honda '05 official sales brochure. Unfortunately it does not give...