I am C-Brat without a boat

Many here have found test rides on the various models simply by posting that they were interested in a ride in (a) specific model(s) and indicating where they live. There are a number of C-Brats in Alaska so that might work for you.
 
Since joining C-
Brats I received an email from a local that says
Hi, I have an older c-dory (1986 I believe) that I have not yet put up for sale. It is a 22' c-dory, with a full back deck and a comfortable cabin. It has a Lofoten Dickinson diesel stove, a spacious v-berth, a
2006 90 hp 4-stroke Suzuki main (about 400 hrs, mostly trolling hours) and a dependable Johnson 2-stroke kicker that has seen little use. Its cruising speed will vary depending on the sea state and weight. I typically run it at about 21 knots and burns about 7 gallons/hr. It has a Briggs and Stratton pot puller (great for prawn and king crab pots), two Penn downriggers that are fantastic for trolling, and two 10 gallon tempo fuel tanks for the main engine. It has a 400 watt power inverter, a nice Lowrance fish finder, and a handheld gps plotter. I am in the middle of installing a 10" android powered gps tablet/chartplotter and am willing to include that with the boat. If you are interested, give me a call and we can arrange for you to come see it and possibly take it for a spin. I have not put it up for sale yet. I would probably post it for sale at 18K.

I take C-Brat advice and ask for a ride. The boat at the above price does come with a trailer. I am going to go take a look at this afternoon. Any particular questions I need to be ask or issues I should be aware. Thanks again for all the responses. :?: :?:
 
Assuming the hull is in reasonable condition, that sounds like a good price for a 22 with a reasonably low hours engine. Take a ride and if you like it, pay a marine surveyor to look it over carefully.
 
My advice is to stop and take a deep breath; don’t get in a rush to buy the first C-dory that comes along. You really need to evaluate your skills too. If your comfortable repairing and maintaining and older boat perhaps this may be the one, but be prepared to spend a lot of time getting comfortable with the boats systems before taking it on any extended cruise. Additionally, taking this boat out on sea trials should adventurous giving the current weather conditions; our boating season is basically over for the year.

Again, what’s your boating skill level?

Are you comfortable changing your own oil, doing most or all the repairs and maintenance on a boat; if not then consider buying a boat with low miles or even purchasing new? Even if you’re the do-it-yourself-type, a newer boat with low hours is preferable.

A new 22ft C-dory will run you 60K+, one nicely outfitted in good shape 4 to 8 years old about 40K +/-.

Know this, boating in Alaska is challenging yet rewarding beyond comprehension. Spending 3 or 4 days in remote locations with only occasionally sighting of other boats is the norm. The C-dory is a worm and comfortable package, there are many in and around Alaska waters.

Could say more, basically assess your skill level at boating and go from there.

Live in Anchorage, PM or Email, would love to chat.
 
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