The Perfect Small Cruising Boat? C-Dory 22 Cruiser

Learn why I think the C-Dory 22 Cruiser is possibly the best small and affordable cruising boat out there these days. Having many nights and a few hundred miles aboard so far, I have learned to love this little boat and can't wait to see what the future adventures have in store!

[chchchoon]

Trip, I ordered a swim ladder from the manufacturer and it saved my life and I highly recommend.... We were crabbing out in the mouth of the Columbia in 6ft waves and got a bouy caught in the prop, being able to step out on the platform to free it was a life saver. The real purpose though is getting back in which fortunately we've only used for fun while swimming.

[dougulrich]

It really is the swiss army knife of boats, LOVE it!! Very Adventure ready

[herewegofans]

That C-Dory 22 Cruiser is hands down the best 2 person camper on the water. Add more people subtract more comfort lol. Drafts deep enough to move to open water yet shallow enough to get through river and channels. Add a rib or skiff to expand abilities to venture into shallows and or beaching onto shores for less wet clothes before supper. Your boat is perfect and your videos prove you know how to use it for your lifestyle. Must mention that its a pack mule with storage on overhead but watch the weight distributions. Fair seas good sir.

[mmats]

Great info Trip, cause I was looking for a Parker 21’ but you explaining the difference just changed my mind.

[AdamAnthonyAdventures]

Nice boat. I have a boat with a similar layout - like it for the same reasons you mentioned.

[paulisakson]

Trip, thanks for a good video! How much of an issue is not having an inner hull--and with that--not having a self-baling cockpit? Where does all that water go? Are your bilge pumps running a lot more?

[MrMarkAMartin]

Look up, River Horse. That’s the most famous C Dory I know of. It’s a great adventure and a well written book too.

[TexasVeteranFishing]

I found this channel while researching c dory boats. Wanted a 25-30 foot boat with a cabin to do the great loop. Fuel would be so much cheaper in one of these than say a 32 trojan or carver, but you sacrifice the rougher water capabilities.

[dougcarlson]

Trip, I love your channel and I love the C-Dory. I have tried to get on C-Brats and have just been frustrated. Did you find your 22 Cruiser on C-Brats, FB Marketplace or Craig’s List? Thanks for your help. I’m in the Charleston, SC area.

[rubentorres]

Thanks for this video. Perfect, right to the point. No none sense.

[paulbahn]

Hey Trip. I’m looking to repower from my 2 old 40hp to a single on my 2004 22’ Cruiser. Two quick questions please. Your Yamaha 115…is it a 20” or 25” shaft and also…dealer told me he wouldn’t install bigger than a 90hp on my Dory. Sup with that? I see several 22Dory’s with 115’s like you. Thanks for your input. Appreciate you man👍

[toddgriffis]

I’ve been a fan of C Dory for many years, hopefully I’ll have one someday

[harrychestler]

That tip on going to a single outboard great

[SloMo]

My buddy and I just picked up a C-Dory off of a old man that let us have it for a song. Love the boat!!!

[vkhiev]

Man I love this boat for on water camping. I need one

[kennethfriedl]

What do you think about the 23 Venture vs the C•Dory 22? I have a Nissan Frontier SE 4x4 two door V6 rated up to 6500 lb towing capacity. I like the idea of being able to tow it, camp on it for the weekend, and be able to go offshore or small lakes or rivers. It sounds like the most versatile cruiser you can get for its purpose.

[williamscott]

Hey trip how you doing? great video I have a question for you compared to the irocker versus red paddle board I know that there's definitely a difference in the build quality but what about one water performance is there a significant difference?

[LPerti]

Trip. I have a 07 C Dpry 25’ Cruiser. I seen on one of your videos that you have a C Dory floor Mat. Where can I get one of those Mats. Thank you Lou Perti From Philly

[JJ-svkh]

I enjoy watching your videos on the boat living the life👍👍

[kentzastrow]

The C dory looks to have the everyman feel that would satisfy this future boaters needs good review Trip. Greetings from Bozeman Mt. The boat would travel well on Missouri river too.