I've been looking fiar a CD 25D for a while, and I've stumbled on what may be a good deal or not.
Looking for something the wife and I can have some fun with. Maybe take the grandson out for the day.
1979 CD25 Honda motor( not sure which) DOck paid for the season. Have not been on the boat yet, but I;ve talked to the owner and it's one of those, "I've got too many things going on" deals.
He is asking 3500.00 all included, Sails are sid to be in good shape.
I know i need to get it surveyed, but what is the general concensus. How do you rate the 25 vs the 25D.
I'd be on Lake Erie off the Lorain Ohio area.
Steve
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Mike Davis
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The CD 25 is a great boat for the first time boat owner. $3500 is an inexpensive price if the boat does not need any equipment. The cd25 is more of a cruising type of boat that is usually several thousand dollars more expensive.
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henry hey
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Hi,
Do note that the CD25 and the CD25D are considerably different boats -- by different designers.
The CD25 is a fine boat, and can be very seaworthy.
$3500 could be a fantastic deal - provided that the boat doesn't have any structural issues.
Before you spend any money on a surveyor, you can eyeball several things about the boat on your own.
Check for any soft spots on the deck. Check inside under the chainplates to see if there is any major visible corrosion or intrusion. Check to see that all the bulkheads inside appear to be firmly attached to the hull and that they don't move. Check that the rig is straight and that the mast and rigging don't appear to have any visible cracks.
Check that the bilge is nice and dry. The CD25 generally has a bone-dry bilge. The only reason for water to be in the bilge of the CD25 is if there is drainage from the cooler under the step, or if the cabin was left open and rain got in.
IF any of these issues make themselves known, I would walk away from that boat.
Just my 2cents.
-henry
Do note that the CD25 and the CD25D are considerably different boats -- by different designers.
The CD25 is a fine boat, and can be very seaworthy.
$3500 could be a fantastic deal - provided that the boat doesn't have any structural issues.
Before you spend any money on a surveyor, you can eyeball several things about the boat on your own.
Check for any soft spots on the deck. Check inside under the chainplates to see if there is any major visible corrosion or intrusion. Check to see that all the bulkheads inside appear to be firmly attached to the hull and that they don't move. Check that the rig is straight and that the mast and rigging don't appear to have any visible cracks.
Check that the bilge is nice and dry. The CD25 generally has a bone-dry bilge. The only reason for water to be in the bilge of the CD25 is if there is drainage from the cooler under the step, or if the cabin was left open and rain got in.
IF any of these issues make themselves known, I would walk away from that boat.
Just my 2cents.
-henry