Shopping for C-Dory

KennHarriet,

The Cape Cruiser 23 was the precurser to the 23 Venture. Same molds, same construction materials.
You can find lots of posts here on the site regarding the genesis of the Venture series boats, no need for me to reiterate them as I could not do so nearly as well as what has already been posted here.

Look forward to meeting you in Feb.

Charlie
 
Marc,

What David the Hub Helm Guy said is correct, and you must also uncheck the box that says 'Disable BBCode in this post", if it is checked.

David B
 
we sold our c-22 in 30-40days and bought our cape cruiser here . Just go to c-dory .com and go to factory site check out all the dealers for their new and used inventory. Also check this site and craigs list ,yaht world , and boat trader .com This should give you a good place to start .Good luck in your quest
 
We have been studying the trade-offs between the 22' Angler and Cruiser. I can see were the extended cabin on the Cruiser would be nice for the multi-day camping voyages, yet see where the extended aft area would be much more convienient for fishing, etc. We are thinking the Angler would be more versatle for our needs. It would primarily be just my wife and I where I think we could do just fine sleeping and cooking in the Angler, even though there is not a sink and stove. There are occasions though where we might want to overnight with another couple. Where that is not an option with the Cruiser, has anyone ever slept a couple under the canvas in the back of the Angler? We also have a couple Labs who would do better in the back of an Angler vs the cabin of the Cruiser, even though they think they are people. Our other passion is backcountry pack trips with our mules, so we can handle the minimalist camping.
 
Kennharriet,

Be careful if you stop by Wefings to "look" at the 22. My wife and I drove from Mississippi to just look at a 22 and ended up buying one! Charlie and Marc are fine folks to deal with. We wanted to have an air conditioner installed so we picked up the boat a few weeks later and trailered on down to the Keys for a week long shakedown cruise. We have never regretted our purchase and have totally enjoyed our 22.
 
Ken, we have the 22' cruiser and have slept 4 adults on board. Two in the v-berth, one on the bed created when the dinette table is removed and one on an inflated airbed in the cockpit under the camperback. Everyone on board slept comfortably and not a person was grouchy in the morning.
Before you make a decision on Angler vs Cruiser I'd suggest you get on board both models. There are numerous 22' Cruiser owners on the site that do a LOT of fishing from these and although I suspect they'd like more cockpit room, they certainly are able to haul in a lot of fish. They still have the luxury of more cabin area out of the elements. For sure, in Idaho, I'd want a good source of heat on board for the chilling days and nights, it would also extend your "boating season".
Hopefully, some of our avid fishing folks with 22' cruisers will chime in with their thoughts.
 
I have a 22' Angler listed here now. When I went looking for a C-Dory, I had my heart set on the cruiser model. When 3 Rivers listed my boat, it was the first Angler I had ever seen and after purchasing it, I never suffered any buyers remorse once. I considered myself lucky to have it, because of the additional space in the cockpit. It suited my lifestyle of boating to a tee. I can fish, dive and haul the snowbirds 10 at time without any problems.

I have a full camper canvas and I can tell you that it provides a living room effect that you can't get on the cruiser model. It is much more versatile then the cruiser model. I can pop in portable cabinets and the microwave when I want to cruise, and unload when I want to turn the Papillon into the water taxi for the visitors wanting to go beaching.

I can sleep 4 comfortably with 2 in the v-birth and two in the cockpit on a queen inflatable. and with the drop curtin to provide privacy.

If your coming to Florida, stop by for a 3 hour tour of the local waters aboard the Papillon.
 
DaveS- You had me sold on the Cruiser, then I read Mike Taylors post. You two should be on the C-Dory payrole. We do intend to spend most of our time in the NW and AK so cooler weather will be an issue. Mike- Appreciate the invite. We plan to spend a couple days in the Palm City area, then a week near Homestead visiting our son. We plan to take the boat ride to Tortuga and camp on the island for a night. If you are serious, we would love to take you up on your offer.
 
kennharriet":x0bsubao said:
DaveS- You had me sold on the Cruiser, then I read Mike Taylors post. You two should be on the C-Dory payrole.
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Well, I guess that settles it....you should purchase a Cruiser AND an Angler. (One for the colder areas of the country and one for the hotter areas of the country)..... :lol:

The more time you spend on this site, the more you'll learn that we are all on the C-Dory payroll. :wink
 
Undoubtably there are advantages to either the Cruiser or the Angler.

When Oldgrowth Dave was keeping track, we had a count of the overall number of the different models, but I'm not sure that's still available.

I'm guessing CD-22 Cruisers outnumber the Anglers by somewhere between 5-1 and 8-1, or maybe more.

That says something about how different people use the boat and prefer the floor plans and amenities, etc.

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
Drop down to Apalachicola on your way across to Palm Coast . We have the best oysters in the world and you can see a number of models !
Marc
 
Ken Said:
If you are serious, we would love to take you up on your offer
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:D I am not the serious sort by nature, but in this case I will make an exception. :D

There is always a spot at my dock and the welcome mat is always out for my C-Brat family....we will leave a light on for you.
 
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