Not one but two Marinauts for sale!!

I think that one of the better improvements in hull design of the cc23 over the 22 was in the width of the stern. the 22 ,as you move from the bow to the stern, get widest about half to three quarters of the way down the hull then thins up a bit at the stern. It falls into its own hole in the water. The cc23 is widest at about the same point BUT stays that wide for the remainder of the hull length. this provides more lift area and does not allow the hull to fall into is own hole. I believe that this is the reason for the better fuel number with a heavier boat. It is the most common design, regardless of rake and bow angle , of medium size power boat built. It also allows for a larger rear deck. Just opinion from owning a 22 ( 1500 hours in 5 years) and fishing 30 times out of another persons 23 last year.

I have thought at some point having a improved copy of my 27 built out of aluminum. The major change in the hull after giving it some v would be to widen the stern to match the wide point in the hull. Must likely make the hull wider by a foot too.
 
When I first started looking at power boats, the first one I tested was a Cape Cruiser 23. It was a moderated day on the water, winds 10+ and waves that went from 1 to 2 feet. We did a stretch in the protection of an island so we had some flat water but I was impressed at the way it handled those conditions. Eventually, I found my 22 Cruiser, and that one stuck like glue. It has taken me through considerable worse conditions, and I have never felt my safety was challenged. I had the opportunity to drive the Marinaut, and have done that twice, Sequim Bay and Friday Harbor. It is a very responsive boat. Both drives were with a 4 person load and sleeping gear on board. It rode dry, except for a huge wake that put a big splash over the cabin top and down Toms back, and was stable, with a good entry. The M boat just seemed smaller inside than the C-Dory 22, and though it has some nice upgrades, Cleats in the right places, cutout for the V-Birth, I like my C-Dory with it's twins and more cabin space.

I think Tom is right in that a wider stern would help improve fuel economy, but it also might make a rough water ride a bit rougher.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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starcrafttom":1vc7d9gj said:
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I have thought at some point having a improved copy of my 27 built out of aluminum. The major change in the hull after giving it some v would be to widen the stern to match the wide point in the hull. Must likely make the hull wider by a foot too.
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Now this sounds cool. I might want one of those!!
 
hardee":3nazsz76 said:
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Personally I don't care for the cutout v-berth in the Marinaut. It removes a lot of useful shelf space. The mod to some C-Dories that leaves the shelf is better IMO.

Also, I prefer the segregation of the V-berth from the cabin afforded by the original design. The makes it better if one person is up and the other sleeping. It also provides a better sleeping environment.

Initially my wife called the v-berth the "crypt". Now she calls it "cozy".
 
I too prefer the closed v berth or a modified version over the open design. but things like that are , in my mind, a separate issue over hull design and performance. Those are more in the category of color and window shape. They are personal choices that do not effect speed, fuel burn, ride etc. some people love dark red stripes. You could not give me a boat with it. Susan loved here Celtic knot design that she put on our 22. Others laughed at it ( I know who you are) . Those things are like pink houses. You love it but it does not change how many bed rooms there are.

You can agrue about style and both be right but fuel burn mph gph and ride are all hard numbers.
 
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