Cuddy vs. CC - Page 7

Hammerhead · #1 03-12-2007, 01:15 AM

Fire,

With your Dad in mind I say definitely get the cuddy. It'll be much more comfortable than either a cc or dually.

Blue_Runner · #2 03-12-2007, 04:37 PM

Buy 2 boats - a cuddy for winter and a CC for summer.

Thats what I want!

#3 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.

reelapeelin · #4 03-12-2007, 05:07 PM

Ya know, comfort comes in different levels...yeah, there's more protection in a cuddy, but the crew rides farther AFT in a CC for a smoother ride(which may have lead to the duallie)...

randlemanboater · #5 03-10-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fireattackvdf335

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. *

The Merc is a carb motor w/ the oil injection removed. Runs like a top. It is going on ebay in the next week or so, but I can wait another week til you find direction.

As for brackets, 800 new, 400 used?

If I remember correctly there was a soft spot in the floor of that dually but the transom was good, check w/ garagenc, he has seen it in person.

Look at By Grace Alone's gallery for an idea of what you would have to do to make the switch.

reelapeelin · #6 03-12-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

Buy 2 boats - a cuddy for winter and a CC for summer.

Thats what I want!

Hey you DAWG!!...ya ALREADY GOT two boats!!...wack the cuddy outta the older one and stick a console in the middle of it ;D ;D ;D ;D ...

garagenc · #7 03-10-2007, 08:15 PM

hey fire
That boat is still available, you may get it for less now since it's been sitting there. This summer it will have been sitting there for a year now. There are other pics of that boat on this site, I took them and sent them to Randleman.

Let me know if you want me to check anything for you.

Blue_Runner · #8 03-12-2007, 06:42 PM

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wack the cuddy outta the older one and stick a console in the middle of it ...

If it weren't so much trouble I would. ;D ;D ;D

Nah, I really want a smaller CC. An 18 Fish would be PERFECT!!

Franco · #9 03-11-2007, 01:45 AM

Hey Fire, let me wade in, If I still lived in Va Beach, I would still have my Cuddy, but it would have a bracket and a 4 stroke in stead of a i/o. I had a full enclosure that kept my a$$ warm and dry while chasing stripers along the CBBT. Here I fish in skinny water and run offshore too! If I couldhave found a V20 CC here with a full transom I might have bought it instead of my new boat. I know this doesn't help at all. Just buy a V20 and you'll be hooked

Stillrunning · #10 03-12-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fireattackvdf335

Charlie the Tuna: *I'm in Virginia. *I'm not too worried about storage as it will be used primarily for fishing by myself or one other person. *Chesapeake Bay, Hatteras, and Eastern shore of VA is where I plan on using it. *I fish freshwater all year round and can "take" colder weather (dress right.) *I've been on the Bay in some pretty sorry weather and don't mind getting a little wet now and then. *Spray in the face when it's cold makes me feel alive!

Darn, Skool, don't tease me about the one that got away. *Let me know of any others you run up on. *I'll consider all conditions.

Thanks everyone, keep it comin'. *I'll find my boat yet. *I must have that flare of the V!!

MJ: darn it, now you got me thinkin again...

Those are my fishing grounds around the CBBT and off Va Beach. I have a cc which I do have a bimini top with sides and a front which has a zipper door. Its nice for real cold days trolling but it does limit you to fishing from the back of the boat which works. If your not trolling the CBBT your either floating or anchord which both are fine to fish from the rear of the boat. The biggest problem is night and glare. I do not fish that much in the winter months but when I do I'm able to choose my days because I'm self emp. Good luck with what ever you decide.