16' Hawaiian Angler

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HowZit C-Brats,
Aloha from Honolulu, Hawaii. Just gettin this crazy feeling to get a 16' Angler. I fallded in love, (I mean fellded) with the looks of the mini-CD's. Theres just one dealer on Maui that sells em and they looking to get just under 27K out the door, for a 07 boat with carburated 07 Honda 50 and trailer, but not much else with it. C-Brats know of anyone in Hawaii that might have a used 16 Angler for sale?
if not, you folks think it wise to drop that kind of cash for a new CD? I'm over fishing the deep blue I think, so I will just be putting around the reefs and bays, maybe take her out to the 40 fathom or the closer fad buoys on clean days. I may encounter some 2 to 5' wind chopped seas on the way in. Think it/I can handle ? Be traveling light, and single handed most of the time. Any of you hard core salts with 16's put yours through the ringer yet? Would you try it again? Anyways, ANY input you folks have to offer will be greatly appreciated. EXCEPT/ I'm not interested in anything bigger as I just got off a 23' Hawaiian boat with 150HP. Just looking to tone it down and enjoy my alone time. Mahalo and Aloha
 
I have driven the c-16 angler nice boat for rivers ,lakes but it might be a little to small for the Ocean . There are a few 19 for sale for about the same price as your maui c-16 .I would definatlly try it before putting down 27k on it. If you really cant be talked into a bigger model then look at the mainlands selection there are a few for sale in the 12k-14k range . I dont know what the price for shipping would be ? Good Luck in your quest . I used to fly over to hnl once a week for United Airlines Great layovers and good pu-pu's ,mai-tai's etc.
 
Aloha Jennykatz,
Mahalo for your input on the CD 16. Yeah, I'm pretty much "over it" regarding the bigger boats. I'm at the stage where I just need a water toy to tinker with, without needing a crew or spending a lot when I do go out, which is at least a couple of times a week,every week forever and ever, as long as I can. I pretty much wanted to know if the 16' is a good value for what it is, and if it's a well built, tough little boat. Im aware that experience and skills count for a lot but still a well built boat is great for the confidence. I called the dealer again and got more details about the equipment, and I was encouraged when he clarified that the engine was a 2008 Honda 50HP Fuel Injected model instead of the 07carb model. It also has some nice touches like the Bow mounted Anchor roller, bow rail, stainless steel roof and left/right cabin grab bars, tach and hour meter,dual horns, 1100 bilge pump, 2/12 gal portable gas tanks, ez loader trailer with side rails included in the price. The value side has been improved but still, 26K is a lot of beer money for a little boat. Anyways, thanks for sharing and youre welcome back to islands anytime to enjoy the pupus and mai tais in the warm hawaiian sunshine. And if I get the CD16 pupus and drinks are on me on the boat.

Aloha and Mahalo,
Phil
P.S. come on CD16 owners, I need more encouragement !!!
 
CRA-c so are you Retired and wanting the Good Life The c-16 is built like the other c-dory boats are very tuff . I would be afraid of a rouge wave coming in and flipping the boat over Thats why I suggested the 19 or go look at the new 20 by Toland YOU might be able to get that for a similar price . I've driven all the Models except for the 19 . I just sold the Duck c-22 and now have the cc-23 Venture one of the nicest boats I have ever owned

The c-16 is nicely equipped maybe a chartplotter and a kicker thrown in

Where in Maui are you? I think we still fly in there (UAL)out of chicago and sfo Take care Jim on the Jennykatz
 
Aloha Jim,
Mahalo. No I am not retired in the least bit, but I do have a passion for the ocean, be it surfing,boating, whatever because thats what old school local boys do to keep from losing our minds, so I'd like to believe. My boat will be parked about 2 miles from the launch, so it will be easy for me to catch a few hours out on the water most any day after work since we have no real downtime (Winter freezeovers) I would be using the CD16 mostly for light fishing or just catching some quiet water time. Maybe on occasion do a six pack with some pupus and watch the sunset from the boat. I live on Oahu, but I am trying to purchase the boat from the only C-Dory dealer in the state, on Maui. Not to worry about the size of the boat, because I will rarely put myself or the Dory in jeopardy. The main reason I getting the 16 is for the ease of operation and mobility and lower maintenance and operational expense as I will be using it with weekly frequency year around, trailering it all all around the island to get to the various sheltered reefs and coves available on Oahu. But I intend to explore the capabilities of this craft, but doing so in a calculated, and responsible manner, with backup close at hand when I do. Should be exciting to say the least. Who knows maybe I may be responsible for adding the SURF-DORY to the CD lineup. Anyway, for now, the C-Dory is a whimsical endeavor in my head, but the CD 16 is starting to tug firmly on my docklines.

Aloha and Mahalo,
Lucky I Live Hawaii...... Phil

PS. Jim your Duck is a beauty !!!
Looks like it could tackle the "Perfect Storm"
with ease. When I grow up (Im only 60) and know what the hell I'm doin, I might be able to get one of those. Till then... I'll still be slumming in paradise.
 
HI cra-c (phil) well the good thing about the 16 is it has positive flotation and with the angler you have that little storage cabin providing more flotation . Being in Oahu changes things you have some nice coves and areas to use a small boat . I would get a small kicker 4-8hp with bracket and enough fuel and you should do fine . another benefit with the 16 is you dont need brakes on your trailer . Get yourself some salt-away and crc (boeshield) and use it .

Phil we are at the same time of life (60) its a Great time if we keep our health, have fun and Good Luck in your Quest.Where in Oahu do you live we used to stay at the Seaside downtown HNL. Jim on Jennykatz(Duck)
 
Check the photo album for C-Pup. I take my 16 ft cruiser fishing alone along the SoCal coast and out 32 miles to Catalina island, sleeping on board overnight. It works well for me with everything in easy reach. It's a tight squeeze though, when loaded with a survival raft, fishing gear, fuel tanks, bait tank, and ice chests so I hope you're a skinny guy. There is a serious weight constraint... over-load it and you'll never plane and will put yourself in peril in large seas. You can't easily entertain a pasenger for serious fishing due to its size and weight constraint (700 pounds including outboard & fuel). My reason for buying the 16ft CD was to fit it in a garage for storage. If you can, you really should get a larger C-Dory... at least the 19 ft angler. That is my ideal boat. It has a wider beam than the 16 ft CD and carries much more weight. You can take a guest fishing with comfort. I like the open-to-the-stern (no bulkhead) configuration for fishing and cruising in our warm climate. See how my canvas is designed to cause no obstruction to fishing rods or gaffs. The factory told me if I like that no-bulk-head style, they can even make a 22 cruiser with no bulkhead so it is open to the stern, and take a couple thousand off the price.

The ocean is unforgiving. A 16 ft boat will be fine under most conditions until conditions change for the worse and it isn't... then you'll wish you got the larger version but it then may be too late. You need to know what wind and water conditions to expect for the entire time your will be at sea. Know the typical direction of afternoon winds and waves. Plan an excursion on a 16 foot C-Dory to work with that, not against it. I want to return to port on my typical windy afternoon going "downhill" from where I fish, which is 14~ 15 miles from port. That means I have to make my "uphill" commute in the predawn hours when the ocean is flat. There's good fishing grounds 15 miles the opposite way too, but I can't go there. Trying to return to port 15 miles "uphill' in a 16 ft CD would be dangerously insane, would take a lifetime, and would leave my boat in splinters and my brain like jello. BTW, I have surge brakes on my trailer and would never consider otherwise, but maybe that's Los Angeles traffic. The 16 ft CD tows very well behimd my Honda van. Talking about brakes, that's my biggest gripe with the 16ft CD... its sea brake (anchor) is a pain to deploy and retrieve,. The boat is too small for a windlass so it's all muscle work. I rigged a system to deploy and retrieve the anchor from the cockpit, but there's often some need to go on the tiny bow deck to unsnag the chain or deploy an anchor stuck in the pulpit. At 55, I'm too old to be a boat monkey in bouncing seas. A bigger bow deck and a windlass would sure be welcomed... and possible on a 19 ft CD. Everybody loves their boat and says it's great. You have to figure out your uses and needs to know if that boat would be great for you. I frankly think a 16 is too small for anything beyond coastal trips near port where there are good sandy bottoms to hold your anchor (i.e. not volcanic rock bottoms). With just one outboard, if your motor dies you'll need to anchor to wait for SeaTow. If my 50 HP dies at sea in water too deep to anchor when the Santa Ana devil winds blow west off the SoCal coast, then I'll eventually end up in Hawaii which is okay with me. You on the other hand, might drift all the way to Micronesia and have to live on the island of Naru the rest of your life. Be wise. Take your time. Get a boat that can handle the conditions you expect, and the conditions that can threaten your life. Be well. ~ Keith, C-Pup16 in Los Angeles
 
Aloha Jim and C-Brats,

Tomorrow I board the Superferry for Maui, to look at the CD-16. Should be a fun ride from Honolulu Harbor up around the Northside of Molokai and around and down to Maui. Hope to get some pictures of the SuperFerry and the scenery along the way. Will also try to get some shots of the Maui Dealership and whatever C-Dorys they may have on the premises. And last but not least the one I may pick out for my very own. To answer your question Jim, I live about 3 miles from the Honolulu Harbor/Aloha Tower, waterfront area in Nuuanu Valley which is half way up the Pali Hwy leading to the windward side of the island.(Kaneohe) Well, got to get packed and ready to roll for tomorrow. Updates to follow...

Aloha and Mahalo

Phil
 
Cra-C,

Keith on C-Pup said a mouthful. I have a Montgomery 15 Sailboat, Looks like the little sailing sister to our CD22, and in my opinion it would be foolish to take it out into open ocean. The CD16 can be a very seaworthy vessel, I would guess much of that depends on the skipper. Catman on Bambina is a fine example of getting everything possible out of the 16. I think he is also very aware of his limitations, his vessel limitations and has a very healthy respect for the powers of the sea. He would be a good contact for you to make before settling on one or the other.

Aloha

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
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