I would like to know the pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D. I sail on San Francisco Bay and would like to know of any sailing here or in similiar conditions? Is it a wet boat? Has anyone cruised in one? How long is the cockpit?
Thank you,
Bert
Mont15@aol
pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D
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Lee H. Hodsdon
Re: pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D
Bert,
We, my wife and I, sail our 25D from Portsmouth, NH to Roque Island in Maine. These cruises are normally two weeks in duration. We resupply along the was as necessary. With the Westerbeke 10-2 we have an ample supply of hot water.
As to comparing conditions I have no idea. The boat is not what I would call wet, though we have a dodger. I have single handed the trip from East Boothbay to Portsmouth a number of times, twice in rather tough conditions. At no time was I not comfortable with the boat.
It is certainly no rocket ship, but with the sails and boat trimmed well it will perform nicely. "one boat is a sail, two boats is a race."
I am guessing the cockpit size to be between 5 and 6 feet, but I can measure it this weekend.
It is a fine boat for the two of us. We are planning a trip to Nova Scotia next summer. If I were not comfortable with the boat, we would not be going.
If you have other questions feel free to e-mail me.
Sincerely,
Lee
lhodsdon@nh.ultranet.com
We, my wife and I, sail our 25D from Portsmouth, NH to Roque Island in Maine. These cruises are normally two weeks in duration. We resupply along the was as necessary. With the Westerbeke 10-2 we have an ample supply of hot water.
As to comparing conditions I have no idea. The boat is not what I would call wet, though we have a dodger. I have single handed the trip from East Boothbay to Portsmouth a number of times, twice in rather tough conditions. At no time was I not comfortable with the boat.
It is certainly no rocket ship, but with the sails and boat trimmed well it will perform nicely. "one boat is a sail, two boats is a race."
I am guessing the cockpit size to be between 5 and 6 feet, but I can measure it this weekend.
It is a fine boat for the two of us. We are planning a trip to Nova Scotia next summer. If I were not comfortable with the boat, we would not be going.
If you have other questions feel free to e-mail me.
Sincerely,
Lee
lhodsdon@nh.ultranet.com
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SteveZ
Re: pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D
Bert,
The 25D is a great boat. My wife and I have made several memorable cruises in our 25D including crossing Lake Michigan and back (2 weeks), cruising to the Exumas in the Bahamas (2 months), and the North Channel in Lake Huron (1 month). We never had a worry about the boat despite occassionally sailing in some rather nasty conditions. I would not consider the 25D a particularly wet boat. As far as limitations, because the boat is only 25 ft long it has limited storage. Cruising with more than 2 people involves some amount of forebearance (although we did cruise for 1 month with our 2 yr old daughter). Also, the 1 GM is a reliable engine and has adequate power for the boat, but it is noisy in the cabin and, being 1 cylinder, gives you the equivalent of a thousand-finger vibrating massage when run. The 25D is a cruiser not a racer, but sails surpisingly well; compare with the phrf rating of another similarly sized trailerable boat like the O'day 25 (248 vs 252).
Steve
The 25D is a great boat. My wife and I have made several memorable cruises in our 25D including crossing Lake Michigan and back (2 weeks), cruising to the Exumas in the Bahamas (2 months), and the North Channel in Lake Huron (1 month). We never had a worry about the boat despite occassionally sailing in some rather nasty conditions. I would not consider the 25D a particularly wet boat. As far as limitations, because the boat is only 25 ft long it has limited storage. Cruising with more than 2 people involves some amount of forebearance (although we did cruise for 1 month with our 2 yr old daughter). Also, the 1 GM is a reliable engine and has adequate power for the boat, but it is noisy in the cabin and, being 1 cylinder, gives you the equivalent of a thousand-finger vibrating massage when run. The 25D is a cruiser not a racer, but sails surpisingly well; compare with the phrf rating of another similarly sized trailerable boat like the O'day 25 (248 vs 252).
Steve
Bert Felton wrote: I would like to know the pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D. I sail on San Francisco Bay and would like to know of any sailing here or in similiar conditions? Is it a wet boat? Has anyone cruised in one? How long is the cockpit?
Thank you,
Bert
Mont15@aol
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Bob Luby
Re: pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D
Depending on your viewpoint, some of the cons will be pros, and some of the pros will be cons, ( and I'm not discussing the deportment of atheletes, either.)
Let's compare the 25D to the popular Catalina 25. The Catalina may sleep more in discomfort, be faster in light air, be somewhat quicker-responding ( fin - keel ),be cheaper, and fit more people in its cockpit for a day sail. Those are the pros.
Now for the cons. The 25D is really best suited for sleeping 2 or 3 people, at most, but those people will be fairly comfortable, even if they are adults. ( I'm 6'4" ) As to light air, - what are drifters for anyway? As to heavy air, You will feel safer in a 25D. You will not be bounced around as much ( heavier boat ) You may arrive later, but you won't be as frazzled. Self-steering is easier in full-keel boats. If you are motoring, and run over a fish net, you will simply slide over it. ( full keel - prop in an aperture ). If you should be pooped by a Pacific breaker, the more protected cockpit in the 25d coupled with the substantial bridge deck will keep you safer.
The 25D also has a head that even I can manuever in! What a great use for space formerly wasted by accomodations for munchkins! Then again, if you have munchkins, locking them in a V-berth may be an attractive option at times.
Rluby@aol.com
Let's compare the 25D to the popular Catalina 25. The Catalina may sleep more in discomfort, be faster in light air, be somewhat quicker-responding ( fin - keel ),be cheaper, and fit more people in its cockpit for a day sail. Those are the pros.
Now for the cons. The 25D is really best suited for sleeping 2 or 3 people, at most, but those people will be fairly comfortable, even if they are adults. ( I'm 6'4" ) As to light air, - what are drifters for anyway? As to heavy air, You will feel safer in a 25D. You will not be bounced around as much ( heavier boat ) You may arrive later, but you won't be as frazzled. Self-steering is easier in full-keel boats. If you are motoring, and run over a fish net, you will simply slide over it. ( full keel - prop in an aperture ). If you should be pooped by a Pacific breaker, the more protected cockpit in the 25d coupled with the substantial bridge deck will keep you safer.
The 25D also has a head that even I can manuever in! What a great use for space formerly wasted by accomodations for munchkins! Then again, if you have munchkins, locking them in a V-berth may be an attractive option at times.
Rluby@aol.com
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Bert Felton
Re: pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D
Lee,
Thank you for the information. I most likely will have more questions. My e mail address is Mont15@aol. May I have yours in order to expidite communication?
Thanks,
Bert
Thank you for the information. I most likely will have more questions. My e mail address is Mont15@aol. May I have yours in order to expidite communication?
Thanks,
Bert
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Karl Sidenius
Re: pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D
We bought a 25D this Spring and have spring and have spent four weekends sailing her. I had Hunter 30 and after today I was glad to have the Cape Dory. We had heavy gusts that pushed her over to 40 degrees under reefing, guess what we came home dry and unfrazzeled and said what a boat! Yes there is little storage and you can not sleep 16 people on board, but if you want a small boat that will take alot of weather and be comfortable for two to three people this is one great boat. The design and workmanship are outstanding.
sidenius@villagenet.com
sidenius@villagenet.com
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Ray Worthington
Re: pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D
I have a 1982 CD 25D which we sail in the Atlantic from St. Simons Island, Georgia. When I was looking for a sailboat, I made a list of requirements: inboard diesel, standing headroom in cabin (I'm 5'10"), berths for three or four, full keel, shallow draft (it's 3'6"), solid construction, tradition lines, head with shower, large storage, decent galley. I found all this in a Cape Dory 25D. I have been in 35 mph wind with six foot waves in the open ocean with single reefed main and storm jib (no dodger) and hardly gotten wet. My wife and I have been up the Georgia coast to Beaufort, South Carolina, and back and had to refuel, get water and ice once. We were five days on what we could carry. She's a great boat. Get one; you won't regret it!Bert Felton wrote: I would like to know the pros and cons of the Cape Dory 25 D. I sail on San Francisco Bay and would like to know of any sailing here or in similiar conditions? Is it a wet boat? Has anyone cruised in one? How long is the cockpit?
Thank you,
Bert
Mont15@aol
acw@thebest.net