Enter The C-Dory

Little tour of a new to me 2001 C-Dory Cruiser.

[@jessicasmith13098]

I have been looking for a C-Dory as well ever since seeing trips video. I love the boat look at love how you have set this up. I can’t wait to see more videos.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thank you so much Jessica! Yeah that darn "Trip" give me the C Dory fever. I recently posted the first trip I took with it so hopefully you can see that one and let me know what you think keep me posted if you end up getting one. Jim

[@Jeffreyperez-rp6ow]

Thanks for the vid Jim. Nice info, scenery and personality. If, in your spare time you watch this again, pay close attention to just HOW MANY times you say "KINDA(OF)"

[@Jason-iz6ob]

Those boats are just so well laid out. I always grew up with boats. But have been on a boat, briefly, in saltwater exactly 3 times. These definitely make me want to get into it though.

[@jimmathon352]

Thank you Jason. Yup it's so utilitarian, you can sleep on it and spend a few days very comfortably. Bonus that you can get into eight inches of water and be close to a sand bar.

[@FlatsFisher73]

This is awesome I am a huge fan of trip watch all his content and he too is a reason why I am now interested in this style of boat I have three kids so living in Florida you know the weather in Tampa area it's always unpredictable congrats on your purchase and I hope in the next year I'm in the position where I'm trying to find me one too as well

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Yeah these things get addictive don't they. I'm spending hours now looking for different possible Anchorage spots using Google maps to find Sandy Islands and dreaming of the next trip. I hope you get one.

[@Tizniter]

Congrats on the new boat! I just got a brand new C Dory 16. Great boats.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Garrin thanks! Congrats on your new Dory also!

[@gfrerking]

Welcome to the C-Dory family. They're great boats. Love mine.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hey Gary thanks! I finally took her out a couple weeks ago.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I love these boats! I’m looking for a C-dory 16 cruiser, with a 50 horse, for the Shuswap Lakes and Okanagan Lake, which lie in a high mountain valley between the Rocky and the Columbia Ranges in British Columbia. Calm waters, so my little 16’ won’t have to work to hard! There’re wonderful, super stable little boats with almost no draught! Perfect for overnighting on the lakes and running up on the hundreds of private little beaches around these huge fresh water lakes. I’ve gotta figure out a mounting for a custom Bimini and I’ll have the perfect boat for my needs! A pilot house is mandatory in the NW! Enjoy your 22’ - I’m sure it’ll serve you well and keep you super safe! And I love how you’ve got her kitted out! Fantastic! Peace

[@jimsflorida1817]

Awesome thank you so much for the kind words! I just took it out for the past 2 days and slept on some nice sandy beaches I'll edit the video and try to get it up within a few days here so check back. Good luck I hope you find your 16 footer and get out there I know you will!

[@brianwills4398]

That's funny.. I learned about these from trip also. I'm in so cal and have never seen these boats. I'm in the market and I'm falling in love with the c-dory .

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thanks Brian yep that's what gave me the fever and one popped up about an hour away from me. Keep your eye out and monitor the C-Brats website as they'll pop up on there for sale frequently I hope you get one!

[@jonathanvela4005]

Ayy love the boat !! I watch trip too , definitely want a cdory myself in the future

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Jonathan thank you so much! I'll be taking her out next week down by Boca grande Florida. Hope you can find one for yourself lots of fun.

[@HammyHunting]

Like these boats after watching Trips video and now this one👍🏻going to keep an eye out for similar in Scotland 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thanks Hammy! Hope you get one. By the way I downloaded a video from KZbin on an a virtual Irish pub and use that in our bar as background when we have Scotch to feel like we're in a real pub.

[@HammyHunting]

@@jimsflorida1817 😂 jim we have a metal detecting rally every September and the Irish boys come over to it and we all get drunk, great weekend they tell me 😂 My mate and I run a rib up and down the Forth under the forth bridges he teaches diving and I drive the rib, but stay sober for that 👍🏻 Take care in these crazy times 👍🏻

[@joshuabanwaree2640]

Now I'm looking for one aswell. have fun!

[@jimsflorida1817]

Ha ha sorry to give you the bug, that's how it works though. I kept watching Tripp Smith and I'm like yeah I need that.

[@TexasVeteranFishing]

Saw the same boat on trip smith's channel also. Ive been looking online for one ever since, lol. Went ahead and gave you a sub to keep tabs on the boat.

[@jimsflorida1817]

That's funny, after watching trips video I was on the hunt for one the next day luckily found one about an hour away from me here in Sarasota Florida. I did post my initial trip out so check out that video. Thanks for your comment.

[@jimsflorida1817]

It was a cheap Walmart window AC unit the brand is Midea it's 16-in wide by 11-in tall and fits with enough room to put a little bit of foam around it.

[@ashdoodge4325]

Trip is good people get out there and live your life and explore. Don't trash where you splash and leave it better than you found it. I'm going to pass on sardine or egg salad breakfast, but if ever on one of his epic Adventures I would indulge. Mostly on the trip dips.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Yeah that's funny actually I do eat sardines once in awhile. I remember one of the Trips videos where he's like well what should I call this dinner...The Captains Platter... (can of sardines, octopus, and oysters or something I can't remember the third one). I'm still laughing at that one.

[@floridajim1018]

Nice.

[@davidtadlock2238]

Awesome boat and mods! Subbed and look forward to some more vids. How do you think that A/C will fare dealing with salt spray? Even with the location it will likely get a fair amount.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi David thanks so much for your comment . I think the generator will last a good long time, II keep it in a new location you'll see on the next video in the engine well area of the boat and I keep a cover over it when not in use.

[@AI_Life]

Looks like a fun time. Would be interested in seeing how you dock or trailer this thing as your confined to a close space if using it solo without stern steering.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Todd thank you for the comment oh, I'll try to remember to get some video footage of docking. I do have it figured out how to launch it solo with a long dock line tied to my truck

[@ashdoodge4325]

I love trip

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Ash, ha ha me too...he's what got me the CDory fever.

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

So, not sure that window unit blocking your line of site, is a great idea.

[@jimsflorida1817]

There's 3 front facing windows so still decent visibility.

[@roadboat9216]

Thanks for the video. Looking a buying one of these. Do you know the difference in performance and mileage for the single 90 vs twin 50’s. ?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thanks for the comment Fred. Good question on mileage between a single and twin I really don't have any idea on the twins, I think the new Yamaha gets about 3 to 4 miles per gallon based on watching Trip Smiths video. I'm much prefer a single engine than a twin the single engines are so reliable nowadays.

[@5iftyfifty50]

All you need now is a mini tv to watch the football games

[@jimsflorida1817]

Yeah especially when it gets rained in or bad weather I just created a mount for a tablet that would set up in the front vberth bedroom I'll take a video of it on my next trip out.

[@shilosheena]

Nice setup I kinda do same as u but with a bayliner 2355 up here in Canada quick vids on my channel don't need ac up here but heat lol

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thanks for the reply....yeah it's good if you don't need AC, but in FL it's a must. Glad you've got a setup to get you out.

[@hatchingiscatchingbx22br58]

Like the new Yamaha. Good engine

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thanks yup very smooth and reliable!

[@marcus102361]

You and Trip should work for C-Dory.......

[@jimsflorida1817]

Ha ha for sure! C Dory reached out and thanked me for representing.

[@MrCaptainCrazy]

Dude, I am trying to do the same thing!!!

[@darylcox4747]

Nice upgrades on the boat Jim. I’m sure you will have lots of great times on it. I’m looking forward to seeing your new adventures out on the water.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Daryl thanks so much yeah I'm getting ready to take her out in the next week or two I'll try to get some footage and post it, always appreciate your comments.

[@TreyWK]

I'm thinking about buying one of those boats but I was just curious how long the The table that turns into a bed is. if you could measure that for me that would be a great help. I'm 6' 6 just trying to figure out if there could be a good spot for a bed in there for me. I'm not sure the front bed would fit me. Thanks love the content

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi there I just measured it and it's 6 ft 2 in wall to wall where the dining room bed would be so it'd be a little short for you unless you slept a bit crouched or at an angle

[@TreyWK]

Thank you for the response I definitely appreciate that. I think I could make it work in the front v bed just my feet would have to hang out lol. I definitely enjoy your content and will continue to 👍 and watch

[@backcountryradio6818]

I have a 22' C-Dory as well. What brand and model of AC unit did you buy that fits in the front window?

[@jimsflorida1817]

It was a cheap wally world ac unit brand is Midea, 16" wide x 11" tall.

[@roadboat9216]

@@jimsflorida1817 By the way. Midea is a very large world wide manufacturer of all kinds of AC units.

[@mikecentro9641]

Excellent video Just curious how much was it? Also trying to find one, not easy.

[@jimmathon352]

Hi Mike thank you, boat was 30k (with old engine, I ended up putting new Yamaha on after purchase).

[@jimmathon352]

Go look on C-Brats website, that's where you will find most for sale.

[@davelawrence6777]

The one thing you didn't speak to which we all need is some type of head

[@jimsflorida1817]

Some People use small Thetford type cassette toilets (stows under bed in v berth).... shovel if on island.

[@pedruelfernandez3002]

Greeting from Ecuador, I am planning to move to Cape Coral Florida in a couple of years, and I like to get a C´Dory 22 or 25. If possible, would like to contact you & other fellows that own C-dory or to join a club. I am following your channel and enjoy your videos. Happy New Year, and navigate safe!. Regards Pedro

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Pedro thanks for the comment and absolutely there is a good group called the C - Brats That you should look up it list a lot of C Dory orders and is a good place to find a boat when they come up for sale that's how I found mine.

[@francus7227]

It's been a year. Is the 90 enough power? Do you wish you had gotten the 115? What was your influences for getting the 90 vs 115? Cheaper cost? Cheaper on fuel? Less weight on the transom? Supply shortage???? Thanks Love your clips.

[@jimsflorida1817]

90 is perfect. Plenty of power, jumps on plane easily. Boat is rated for max 90 from manufacturer. You put bigger motor insurance will deny coverage.

[@francus7227]

@@jimsflorida1817 You're on the west coast, yes???. I hope the the storm didn't do you to much damage. As usual, Jacksonville was spared. Thanks for the reply.

[@jimsflorida1817]

@@francus7227 thanks Francus yep west coast was 13 miles from the eye, lots of downed trees but home and boat all good. Glad you were safe.

[@LifeIsGoodThankYouGod]

airconditions.... nice

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thank you it's a game changer in Florida.

[@poparcherdunn3189]

Put a safety line on your genset tied to a hard point. If you leave it on the swim step. The ratchet strap is not 100% fail proof.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Very good point thank you, I didn't end up leaving it on the swim set step Check out my next video I have it in a more secure location.

[@TheDrywallogist]

Who's the guy that inspired you?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Billy The guy that inspired me has a channel on KZbin search for "Trip Smith"

[@edwardmiskotten2380]

What is your asking price.