Cuddy vs. CC - Page 5

parishht · #1 03-10-2007, 10:22 AM

I like my cuddy, my personal opinion is that the CC is designed for total fishing, the cuddy can be used for family entertainment.
The cuddy offers storage especially if your CEO is like mine
and says get that fishing $hit outta here, I don't mind, cause I usually
have it where it doesn't belong.

The cuddy allows you to pull up to the local "watering holes" and safely lock up any expensive gear.
Sounds like Lewes is a bad area, but I was always taught that fences make good neighbors.

These are just my opinions, and the final choice is one of YOUR personal preference.

#2 03-10-2007, 11:39 AM

Randleman: *That just may be the compromise I'm looking for...a dual console! *No reason I couldn't put a top on that one. *If the boat in that link is still available, I'd like more info. ([email protected])

Thanks everyone for the comments on the pros and cons. *Anchoring!!! *I didn't think of that. *I would like access to the bow and I may do some flyfishing out of it too.

Could someone explain the "sea-drive" setup as opposed to bracket? *Thanks for everyone's help.

Airslot: Thanks for the kind invite! I am going to take you up on that as soon as I can due to work. Maybe May. I would love to see how the cuddy fishes. I'll bring plenty of gas/bait $ ;)

reelapeelin · #3 03-10-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chumbucket

I like my CC's any time of the year. even Cod fishing in NE in December. Ya just gotta dress for it. ;) 8)

Yup, we use my buddy's CC all year long, too ...and no doubt it can be dressed for...it's just a little easier w/a Cuddy...I found a 120 qt cooler that fits like a glove into the front hold in my cuddy...top of it's about 3-4" higher than the deck...w/the hatch-lid pushed forward and the windshield open, I've got full access to the bow in an instant and have spent MANY an hour casting rod and net from the top deck of my cuddy... ;D ...

I've seen a CC w/a hard-top that had a FULL ENCLOSURE from the windshield back to the rear of the top and from the sides of the top, down to the tops of the gunwales and it was very effective...zipper access forward and back...

So, Fire, it's gonna come down to a personal reference thing for ya ;) ...

randlemanboater · #4 03-10-2007, 10:30 AM

Fire,

Having owned both in many different brands, both designs have very good qualities.

If I were a young guy with no kids, I would have a CC.

I would also look at a dually, you get the bow fishing area, and the windshield.

Three kids and wife require me to have a cuddy.

This one is probably still available, they were asking $1250. *You could make this a real nice one witha little work.

Here is the thread about it.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/...179050;start=0

randlemanboater · #5 03-10-2007, 12:54 PM

Fire,

The contact info for that boat is somewhere in that post. GarageNC is the one who brought it to my attention, he lives close to it.
so you should PM him to see if its still around.

The motor was "suspect" according the the dealer selling it, it is a candidate for a bracket and a different motor.......perhaps a 1999 Merc 150?

Kajun · #6 03-10-2007, 10:52 AM

also anchoring with a center console is much easier than a cuddy.....its gonna be either a console or a dually for me..i anchor way to much for a cuddy......you can always get a t-top with an enclosure for wind blockage.

Kajun · #7 03-10-2007, 01:07 PM

fire..that dually is worth buying and repowering even if the motor is not good.

Airslot · #8 03-10-2007, 11:20 AM

I've had both over the years and I much prefer the cuddy. I can tell you that in a driving rainstorm you can fit 3 people in the Cuddy while it passes.

Anchoring in the cuddy isn';t bad because you can walk almost to the bow with the slider forward.

Fishing? Where do you fish on your boat. If you fish out of the back, this is a no-brainer, as the cuddy has a huge cockpit. PLenty of people catch more fish that I do, but not because they have a Center Console?

For the areas you are going to fish I'd reccomend the Cuddy. And if ya want, your more than welcome to slip over to the shore and spend an afternoon on mind. We can target some of them 18.5" flounder that VA will be famous for this year. ;D

willy · #9 03-10-2007, 01:54 PM

I always thought a dually would offer the best compromise. There are not many of them around, and if you exclude those that need major work you are talking about a small group indeed.
That being said, I just spent a few days fishing in Franco's CC. That is a sweet boat and for where he is it is just about perfect.
That being said I would tell you my personal preference is to have a little more comfort. Thats right comfort, not for the kids or CEO but for me.
If you do a lot of running to diffrent spots fishing, have to make more than a ten minute run I get tired of a CC. Yea you can get the enclosures that snap down to the sides with wings and they will keep a lot off of you. But they are a pain in the arse to use when you are out.
With a walk around cuddy, a cuddy or even a dual console you can actually cruise or run and gun to your spots, make a long run to the fishing grounds your hitting and you will be able to be out of the wind, spray if nasty out and you will actually be able to have a conversation with you mates. Especially if you got a full transom or a quiet enough motor. In Old School I did that all the time, when I am on a CC doing the same runs, no one talks unless you are yelling into someones ear and even in 70 degree weather a 30-40 mph run can get chilly while you stand there and hold on.
They have there place and I do love being able to move all the way forward, but then again where I fished there was always a chop, when you stand on a elevated bow platform it was always a balancing act, that is why I love the CC's that don't have them, same floor depth all the way forward.
Each design has its merits for sure, but for me with 95% fishing, 5% family stuff the cuddy gave me everything I needed and let me do it comfortably. I like that word comfort. JMHO

#10 03-10-2007, 02:14 PM

Willy: thank you for sharing your experience with the different setups, I really appreciate it. One reason I want the boat is to fish with my Dad who is 67 now. So more comfort for him is a plus. He still runs 5 miles most days and a part of him is still at sea in the CG. He always tells me that try docking a 378' high endurance cutter if I think this boat is tough to dock in a wind. :o He's tough as nails but I'd like more comfort for him nonetheless.

Kajun: I know, it's a good deal isn't it?! I just want to make the right choice for my uses. I'm thinking very seriously about making the trip! thanks for your input.

Randleman: 150 Merc, hhmmmm, is it a carb motor?

What is yall's opinion on what that boat would need to be reliable? (besides newer power) I did see a nice one awhile back with a permanent softtop/rocket launchers. Canvas sides, I'm sure could be fitted. What are we talkin with bracket and an outboard upgrade $ wise?

Thanks to all for the valuable input.