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Why did you guys choose a cuddy or center console? I'm torn between the two styles right now in a major way. On one way hand the center console may be better for all out fishing, but I like to do some overnight trips and the cuddy would yield much better protection from the elements in this situation. Looking for input from you's guys on why you chose the way you did.

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One thing pointed out by someone that had a CC is the cuddy actually had more floor space.

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I like cuddys for the dry storage, It has a huge dance floor for every one to fish! And then dry ride is for everyone not just the driver.

I was on CB CC when he had it, it was a really dry ride for a CC I think the driest of any I have ever been on!

I think CC rides much better then Cuddy's

The CC gives you use of the hole boat and better anchoring, but I think it lacks the walk around space of a cuddy.

Cuddy is tight, good for one that wants to lay in there but tight!! But with enclosure you will have plenty of room!!

So I like cuddy for space, dry storage, dry ride, all around comfort.
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All that said I love the Dually! Best of both worlds, but a little shy on storage.

Just thought I throw a kink in your choice adding the Dully!

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The dually don't really interest me. You don't have the full walkaround ability, nor do you have a full cabin.

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O yea if you can get a full transom either Seadrive or I/O Get it!!
Makes a great xconversion and there is nothing like a full transom!!!

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I have one, but it needs a transom and floor. I was hoping to have a useable boat by the middle of JULY, and I'm getting tired of rebuilding boats. All of the ones I've looked at lately have had either bad transoms, or spongy ones. I went and looked at a center console THURSDAY(sorry HAMMER, forgot the camera at home), The floor in it was solid with the exception of the forward storage locker cover and the baitwell cover. There was some pretty good cracking in the corner of the front deck port side, but otherwise in nice shape. The 140 JOHNSON had 145-148 lbs of compression, but the linkage was grossly out of adjustment for the carbs(no big deal). But the transom in it was getting spongy. The boat was in the water so I couldn't do alot with checking the transom, but when I leaned on the engine to remove the cowling it bounced noticeably. As well as the engine mounting bracket pulling away from the transom on accel. The boat rode solid, and was nice with trim tabs. But I can't get past all of the boats I've looked at with soft transoms and floors. He was dead set on $5100 when I got there, but was down to $4500 before I left. I was maxed out at $3500, and reluctant to go that high with the transom.

Here's the link for the one I went and looked at.
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/boa/335616884.html

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i got the cuddy when our daughter was 1 year old, she just graduated high school last week ;D and we still have the cuddy. got used to the comfort and storage and dry ride in weather and still need it. i know a lot of people like the dually, but to me it is the worst of both worlds. not as "fishy" as a console and not as dry as a cuddy. the do have tons of storage and look like good family boats with older kids.

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i like the cuddy. plenty (not really plenty) of storage space and when the boss needs the powder room just send her downstairs with a bucket.
the cuddy is plenty big enough (yeah plenty) for the two stooges to lay down or just goof around.
yeah the cc is the way to go for fishing but the cuddy is a better all around boat.

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I would've thought the dually has the most deck space... Definitely short in the storage dept., but big on deck space.

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I all about the dually. Wish I could find one to restore *:-/

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Actually, I would love to see what kind of modifications you would do to one Stink. I mean that. I hope you find one so that you can lead the charge in making cool mods to these things...

Let's find a dually for Stinky... ;D ;D ;D

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Ferm, To me - CC's are like corvettes. They are a 2-person ride only. If you are always the driver ... you wont understand. Try being the 3rd or 4th passenger in a CC in a bumpy sea .... and you will know why I dont like CC's. If its just you, and maybe 1 more, and you primarily fish .... I would say CC. If your boating needs go beyond that .... I would say the cuddy has to be the one. I will be replacing the drivers pedestal seat in my cuddy this season ... with a back-to-back .... so I will have comfortable seating for 4 people.

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Most of the time it will probably be me, and maybe the admiral(unless you count the dog). My buddy that would normally go along with me is talking about buying my SEARAY 250, so he'll probably be doing his own thing. I'll be doing some diving, but mostly fishing about 40 miles out(40 miles is about 40-45 feet deep by me). My main thing is I would like to have a boat for my yearly KEYS trip that doesn't involve me getting rained on in the middle of the night, or sleeping with a tank up my rear.

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That would be a cuddy, problem solved!

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Ferm,

Sounds that like Sea Ray you have might be the ticket... Or, get yourself a 248/250. That will have a big enough cabin to sleep you, the wife, and perhaps one more...

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I'm not impressed by the SEARAY one bit myself, I don't like the layout in it. The 248/250 has been heavily on my mind though, ESPESCIALLY considering the fact I have a 315HP MERCRUISER in the garage and a complete BRAVO 1 sitting in the shed. But money is TIGHT right now! So the V-20 sounds a bit better, but I'm getting tired of taking people on there word and getting there and finding spongy transoms and trampolene floors. I guess I'm being to judgemental, I just want a sound boat. And I'm getting tired of constantly working on or redoing them without a solid one of my own. My other MAJOR hurdle is my SUBURBAN with blown head gaskets. Trying to get the SEARAY gone to pay for those repairs.

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Thanks BG! ;D

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Love the center consoles but as you said they just don't have the walk around room. Cuddy is alot more versatile, but I still like the center consoles. Get one of each. ;)

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Love CCs in mild weather, but CC vs Cuddy no choice for me...I fish more winter and got the boat knowin' I's gonna have full enclosure made and add heater ;) ...

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Ferm, you have a SUB, how cool is that!
BGA by storage on the dually, i meant the little cubby holes and built in tackle boxes, etc.
I've always thought of the cuddy as taking you moms station wagon to the prom, not as cool as some but plenty big enough to get the job done and get you home safe.

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The cuddy would be the best all around but I think the cuddy is to small to sleep in. However, with full canvas you could sleep on the open deck.

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OK,

Here's my take. I've owned two of the three styles (cuddy and dually), and fished out of the cc in the gulf before. CC is for fishing - no two ways about it. Not nearly as good for riding alot of people around at a day on the lake. IMHO, the cuddy rides great and will keep you dry in rough seas. On days when its like someone is throwing buckets of water in you face, its nice to be able to hide behind the glass. The front deck is optimal for the girls to lay aout and catch some sun and the back is large enough to put lawn chairs in if you like. And, there is the cuddy for the potty. I had a marin ehead which was great. Down side - try fighting a tuna in that boat when he wants to take you toward the boe. Try climbing up on the deck with the rod in your hands in rough seas. Its not easy.

I opted for the dually this time. You can travel all around the boat with a fish on and you still get a front area fro the kids (and ladies) to hang out and get some sun. OK, the cuddy is a better (read sexier) looking boat, but the dually has a beefy look all to its own. I don't stay out over night and wouldn't fit in the cuddy even if I did. The dually actually has some good storage, if you add up all the compartments on it, although each space is small.

To each his own.
Maury
88' Dually
75' Cuddy w/twins (formerly)

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Hammer prefers the cuddy, good storgae place. ;)

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The newer cuddy's are bigger. Here's the one on my '94 V21

Chad is 6' 2" and 210 lbs
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...0422071743.jpg
Ross is 10 y.o. and about 4'0" and 75 lbs ;D
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...g?t=1180458700

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So where are the Super Models sleeping in the V at. :(

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They are awake with me....playing with the camera silly ;)

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I love my Cuddy. There is room for the kids to nap, room for all the tackleboxes and lunch coolers in the cuddy to keep them out of the way, and plenty of fishing room.


As far as forward fishing room, my favorite place to stand while bottom fishing is up front. Just slide the hatch forward and you can lean up and fish in comfort.


Kids napping.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...101_0085-3.jpg

Ronnie demoing "forward fishing".

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...101_0061-5.jpg