C-Dory 25 question from newby
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My boat is about 2,800 miles away, so I can't measure for you, but - just to be clear - the hatch sets about mid-way above the v-berth, so there is no sole to be had there. There is a cushion that can be removed that is at the entry to the v-berth, but the hatch is further forward from that.
No "step down" into the v-berth area like on some boats. Entry into the v-berth is via crawling on hands and knees.
I am 5'10" on a good day, and do not have the height between the v-berth cushion and the hatch to sit upright. We do have a 3" memory foam on top of the v-berth cushions, making that space less.
That sounds more austere than the actual usage. Some people have cut the bulkhead (non-structual) on the co-pilot side, allowing easier entry/egress to the v-berth. There is a small step up (about 3" or so) from the cabin sole at the entry to the v-berth. As a side note, in the CD-25, when you are standing on the cabin sole, you are standing on the inside of the hull (slight curvature to the sole in the cabin).
Hope you get the opportunity to check one out in person.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Here is an old image from right after we picked up our boat, giving you some perspective of the opening. Joan is 5'7".
No "step down" into the v-berth area like on some boats. Entry into the v-berth is via crawling on hands and knees.
I am 5'10" on a good day, and do not have the height between the v-berth cushion and the hatch to sit upright. We do have a 3" memory foam on top of the v-berth cushions, making that space less.
That sounds more austere than the actual usage. Some people have cut the bulkhead (non-structual) on the co-pilot side, allowing easier entry/egress to the v-berth. There is a small step up (about 3" or so) from the cabin sole at the entry to the v-berth. As a side note, in the CD-25, when you are standing on the cabin sole, you are standing on the inside of the hull (slight curvature to the sole in the cabin).
Hope you get the opportunity to check one out in person.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Here is an old image from right after we picked up our boat, giving you some perspective of the opening. Joan is 5'7".
Thank you for the pic. It answers my question even if I confused everybody by not realizing that the hatch isn't located over the floor area. I do need to see a real boat as soon as I can find one to see somewhere in the southern half of Florida. We're moving down in size again from a Mainship 30 Pilot and I'm 6'4" and my wife is 5'3" and we have to find someplace to sleep. We like everything we see on the CD 25 but need to "Try one on for size". We met 2 nice guys, in West Palm Beach, with 22's or our cruise to Ft Lauderdale earlier this week. They were very nice and showed their boats and answered questions. Their names were Rick and Don we think, on boats named C-Breeze and At Ease and were from NC. They trailered to Jacksonville and were headed for Key West. Wonderful trip for two happy single handers in their wonderful boats. These two were great reps of the family of proud owners.
Welcome aboard, Bob. This forum is a great place to learn about these boats. What you'll lose from the Mainship is walking around room; what you'll gain: a LOT. The opportunity to trailer the boat to all the great cruising waters. Less expense at marinas and boat yards. The ability to pull the boat out on the trailer for maintenance and storage. Being able to go anyplace you had previously, and into shallows you might not have considered (see photos of Lake Powell adventures in members' photos here). Anchoring in protected areas that deeper draft boats can't reach. Ease of moving the boat around at the dock.
One concern I would have is in regards to your height. I have to duck going in and out of the door... and the dents in my skull are proof that hasn't always been a successful maneuver for me. :roll: You may already possess better skill at that, since you have had to "watch your head." I am a belly-sleeper: with my toes pointed down, I just fit on the longer side of the v-berth (port side). Sleeping on the diagonal would give you more length, and the height of your wife would accommodate that - you'd want to "test lay" in the berth to be sure.
Otherwise, I wouldn't see an issue; the height in the cabin is 6'10" throughout.
I know there are other owners here (like Dr. Bob and Brent) who are "height enhanced" who might be able to give you their perspective.
Good luck with your search.
Jim B.
One concern I would have is in regards to your height. I have to duck going in and out of the door... and the dents in my skull are proof that hasn't always been a successful maneuver for me. :roll: You may already possess better skill at that, since you have had to "watch your head." I am a belly-sleeper: with my toes pointed down, I just fit on the longer side of the v-berth (port side). Sleeping on the diagonal would give you more length, and the height of your wife would accommodate that - you'd want to "test lay" in the berth to be sure.
Otherwise, I wouldn't see an issue; the height in the cabin is 6'10" throughout.
I know there are other owners here (like Dr. Bob and Brent) who are "height enhanced" who might be able to give you their perspective.
Good luck with your search.
Jim B.
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JamesTXSD":1ogmdhh8 said:
Like Jim, I've got a number of creases in my head from forgetting to duck going out the door. The scenario is usually like this.... Trolling slowly... Rod goes down... Someone yells fish... I leave the helm... Run for the rod holder... Sudden stop... The little button on the top of my ball cap plows a furrow in my bald head... I say words that my grand kids shouldn't hear...
A foam pool noodle split and wedged to the top of the entryway helps.
Welcome! Of course when we meet someone new, we kind of secretly hope they'll get a C-Dory and start having adventures with it (or at least I do), but.... just in case you do end up feeling that even the 25 is a shade small (boating: where short-to-medium height folks can finally see a huge advantage 8)), you might want to consider a Rosborough. I'm sure there are many other possible candidates too, but that pops to mind as they are nice boats, good looking, and available with outboards and trailers to keep them relatively simple and mobile. I've only been on one for an afternoon, and I'm not particularly tall, but I remember the v-berth/head/passageway area as being "stand up and walk-aroundable."
On the other hand, perhaps the 25 will charm you :thup
Fun that you met a pair of 22's out and about.
Sunbeam
On the other hand, perhaps the 25 will charm you :thup
Fun that you met a pair of 22's out and about.
Sunbeam
Thank you all. I have had my cranial modification from several boats and immediately remove the button from any new hat before I'll wear it. I used to use foam pipe insulation like you suggest using the noodle. We will attempt to find a nice 25 owner and try one on as soon as we can. The 6'10" cabin height is one of the main selling points.
We are considering other trailerable boats including the Rosborough, Eastern 27, etc. but the C-Dory layout with the head up and the flat bottom is very appealing. My neighbor here in Fl just bought a Rosborough in New York but hasn't brought it here yet so I can get aboard but we're looking forward to seeing it. Thanks again, Bob
We are considering other trailerable boats including the Rosborough, Eastern 27, etc. but the C-Dory layout with the head up and the flat bottom is very appealing. My neighbor here in Fl just bought a Rosborough in New York but hasn't brought it here yet so I can get aboard but we're looking forward to seeing it. Thanks again, Bob
I believe you will find more "bunk" room in the C Dory 25 than in the Rosborough. We felt that the hanging locker would have to be removed to give the bunk room.
I was about 6' 2"--and the C Dory 25 has about 2" more room in the bunk than the 22. I am comfortable in the 22. When we owned the C Dory 25, I could tell that there was more bunk room and it was one of the reasons we purchased a 25. My son is 6'4" and was comfortable in the 25's bunk. His wife is about 5'8".
As mentioned you can cut the port sided bulkhead out and that would give you more room in the bunk--as well as make entrance easier. In the Tom Cat 255, we put a foam piece on the floor forward of the navigator's seat--and this gave over 6' 2" fore and aft on that large bunk. You could do a similar modification to a C Dory 25 and have a bunk for a 7 footer plus.
I was about 6' 2"--and the C Dory 25 has about 2" more room in the bunk than the 22. I am comfortable in the 22. When we owned the C Dory 25, I could tell that there was more bunk room and it was one of the reasons we purchased a 25. My son is 6'4" and was comfortable in the 25's bunk. His wife is about 5'8".
As mentioned you can cut the port sided bulkhead out and that would give you more room in the bunk--as well as make entrance easier. In the Tom Cat 255, we put a foam piece on the floor forward of the navigator's seat--and this gave over 6' 2" fore and aft on that large bunk. You could do a similar modification to a C Dory 25 and have a bunk for a 7 footer plus.
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I was 6' 2" in my youth. Whatever height I'm now, I find the C-Dory 25 V-Berth is about 2" too short to lay straight in. I have to angle over onto Judy's side. At least that's what I say. And I sleep on the port side, without the instrument wiring.
Please try one and form your opinion.
Boris
Please try one and form your opinion.
Boris
journey on":2tndtnj5 said:
I'm 5' 11". On the CD22 I notice that my feet can hit the end of the berth. I have to move up closer to the bulkhead than I might towards the headboard of a "real" bed to keep my feet from hitting the bulkhead at the foot of the berth. Other than that, I sleep as soundly in my CD22 as I do at home (which is really well).