C-Dory & Trawler Owners

[NYMINUTE]

I am interested in a new or gently used 25' C-Dory. I have an open bow Rinker 212 I/O. What are your impressions on the trawler. What culture shock would I have moving to a Trawler? If any. Appreciate any wisdom.

 

[JB]

Re: C-Dory & Trawler Owners

Boat topic

 

[Lowranger]

Re: C-Dory & Trawler Owners

Try this http://www.c-brats.com/portal.php and http://groups.msn.com/CDoryOwnersGroup/index.msnw

 

[jeff_nicholas]

Re: C-Dory & Trawler Owners

Lived aboard a 27' sailboat for several years. <br />

<br /><br />Next boat was a 35’ Sundeck trawler (2 staterooms, single diesel, generator, dual air conditioning, full size refer, gas range, microwave etc. – she was real comfortable). <br />

<br />Even though she earned her keep by being in charter service, we could never really appreciate her.<br />There was always something that needed attention, always.<br />A weekend really wasn’t enough time to go anywhere with a cruise speed of 8 mph.<br />Longer cruises required planning and slip reservations – I’m partial to impromptu getaways and winging it once on the water. <br />Weather was a strong concern.<br />I like exploring and hooking out – I was terrified of running the trawler aground.<br /><br />We get more use and enjoyment out of our 18 ½’ cuddy than the trawler could ever provide…spend many, many more days and nights aboard (some nights aboard in the WalMart parking lot while on the road), blissfully exploring from New England to the Bahamas, Charleston SC to New Orleans, and in a few weeks we’re heading for the Inside Passage.<br />

<br /><br />The C-Dory 25 would afford much the same ‘freedom’ but would offer nothing we don’t have already except more space – space for more gear which we’re fine without.<br /><br />Just my experience and opinion mind you…

 

[JRJ]

Re: C-Dory & Trawler Owners

I like the C-Dory. A lot more interesting to me than a bow-rider. The C-Dory owners I've talked to really love their boats. Easy on gas and very sea worthy. They also make a couple cat boats.<br /><br />The sites lowranger provided are great.<br /><br />(Nick)nice Striper.

 

[mattttt25]

Re: C-Dory & Trawler Owners

i'd check out parker as well.

 

[NYMINUTE]

Re: C-Dory & Trawler Owners

Thanx, Look into it more.

 

[PercussionMafia]

Re: C-Dory & Trawler Owners

I don't own a C-Dory, but I do have a wood Grand Banks 36, so I can tell you about the trawler world.<br /><br />Number One: It is not the fastest way to travel by water (duh). Depending on where you go, be ready for long passages. Hopefully, you enjoy the scenery where you are.<br /><br />Number Two: That boat will ride a seaway better than any bowrider. Whereas others may have to slow down in some chop, you will be able to just keep chugging along.<br /><br />Number Three: Once you get accustomed to it, you'll never want to go back to those "go-fasts" again. You will discover new things that you never noticed when you were whipping right by.<br /><br />That being said. . .<br /><br />I see you're from Indiana. Do you boat on Lake Michigan? If so, I'm sure you've noticed that there aren't alot of trawlers around there. I grew up in Milwaukee and you either own a racing sailboat (like I did) or a fast sportfisher/cruiser. The problem down there is that there aren't may places to go that are pracitcal for a trawler (maybe down near Great Bend there are - I don't know). Here in the PNW, the passages and ports are pletniful and there are so many places to go.<br /><br />Good luck in your decision!

 

[Lowranger]

Re: C-Dory & Trawler Owners

Hi NYMINUTE, I've had a 22' Cruiser for 16 years. To me, trawler implies a slow displacement type hull. The C-Dory is a planing hull. Mine is powered by an '89 Johnson 70. It weighs about 3500#, planes @ 9 mph, and tops out @ about 27 mph. Typical cruise speed is 12-20 mph.