After 25 years as a self-employed contractor I decided to change careers 4 years ago at age 48. One of the hardest things I've ever done, and tuition/time constraints forced me to sell my C-Dory; I've been boatless for a few years now. Partly as self-motivation I promised myself a brand new boat when I graduated, passed my board exam, and got my first job. Those things happened this past Summer, and I put a deposit down on a Stabicraft 2050 Supercab. This boat is not nearly as good looking as my C-Dory's were, but it suits my needs better: fishing and commuting. It's basically a RIB whose hull and pontoons are made of welded marine grade aluminum alloy plate. Made in New Zealand and purchased through Boat Country in Everett. If you're interested in details, google "stabicraft 2050 build photos", or go to Boat Country's website and view the photos of one of the 2050's they have up (all 3 are sold but they plan to have one at the SBS) Mine is White with black trim, will be rigged with a Honda 135, and should arrive via container any day now, possibly even today. I'm selling off some of my construction tools to finance electronics and downriggers. I test drove one last February and was sold immediately: rock-solid build, the softness of a v-hull through chop, but rolling ceases the instant the pontoons engage the water. Fuel economy surpasses that of my CD 22's, even with the larger engine. These boats were born and bred on the Southern Ocean. The Stabicraft is vastly different from the C-Dory, and the C-Dory has some clear advantages including this website. I will continue to avail myself of your considerable collective boating wisdom, and will not be further mentioning my boat (unless someone asks) out of respect for the fact that this is a C-Dory based forum. I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! Mike
New "toys" for Christmas!
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Wandering Sagebrush
Free Range Human
The Bride and I picked up our pop-top camper the day after Christmas. I am quite happy with it. We picked it up in Southern Oregon, spent time with the grandkids down there, then came back up I-5 and over to the beach for another Christmas celebration with more grandkids.
What I immediately noticed is not rocking and rolling as you're going down the road. That is a big BIG plus! I can feel that there is some weight in the bed, but that is about it. I think we've lost a mile or two per gallon when cruising at 65.
Here's a shot with the top up...
What I immediately noticed is not rocking and rolling as you're going down the road. That is a big BIG plus! I can feel that there is some weight in the bed, but that is about it. I think we've lost a mile or two per gallon when cruising at 65.
Here's a shot with the top up...