Duffy electric 22' Cuddy

[Codger2]

Am considering a Duffy 22' Cuddy electric boat in my old age. Am tired of crawling around ERs, changing oil, replacing zincs, buying fuel, etc. I'm fast appraoching 80 and want to continue my boating experiences but confined to San Diego Bay! Does anyone out there have any experience with the Duffy Cuddy?

 

[dhays]

I have been one once and have seen them a number of times. They are used a lot for small tour, excursion, and shuttle use. I am very impressed with them when used in the right application.

I think for touring around a harbor they would be ideal. For my purposes, they don’t have the range I would need. However, it would be a really fun boat to have.

 

[Codger2]

Does anyone out there have any experience with the Duffy Cuddy?

 

[ScottC]

An amazing amount of capability, flexibility and space for only 22'!

 

[O C Diver]

Certainly a very interesting boat? I like the hull concept, but might prefer a different configuration above the deck. My preference for a socializing boat would be to have the cargo (people) not blocking my forward line of sight. Maybe a flybridge like your last boat.

Ted

 

[guy with a boat]

Certainly a very interesting boat? I like the hull concept, but might prefer a different configuration above the deck. My preference for a socializing boat would be to have the cargo (people) not blocking my forward line of sight. Maybe a flybridge like your last boat.

Ted

Fair point, but the Duffy’s are set up the way they are so that the driver can see and be part of the party without constantly turning around. Duffys are ideally suited to harbor cruising and socializing but their capabilities are also limited to those two activities.

 

[O C Diver]

Yes, I get the purpose of the boat, but there's probably a good reason there weren't any passengers on the boat in the video. I think vision forward would be challenging even with the passengers seated. Wonder how difficult it would be to elevate the helm and seat maybe 2 steps up.

I shake my head watching people driving a pontoon boat with passengers walking or standing in front of the helmsman. I get the socializing aspect, but not at the compromise of navigation safety.

Ted

 

[AlaskaProf]

Cute idea. I still like my 380 gal range, but as someone who currently owns his 3rd and fourth electric cars, I get it. If the range suits you, go for it.

Couldn't be too hard to raise the helm station 18" or so; canopy looks tall enough.

 

[Codger2]

I have been one once and have seen them a number of times. They are used a lot for small tour, excursion, and shuttle use. I am very impressed with them when used in the right application.

I think for touring around a harbor they would be ideal. For my purposes, they don’t have the range I would need. However, it would be a really fun boat to have.

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[Codger2]

. Duffys are ideally suited to harbor cruising and socializing but their capabilities are also limited to those two activities.

Exactly correct and that is what I'm looking to do! The boat I'm looking at (and is on order) will have about a 35 mile range on one charge and that's a lot of bay cruising! With a head, refrigerator, 72 oz cooler, and an inverter, I'll be able to make breakfast (electric skillet)
and coffee. (Kuerig) Although it's not a trawler. I'll try and keep the membership posted on "Changing From Diesel to Electric."

 

[O C Diver]

Exactly correct and that is what I'm looking to do! The boat I'm looking at (and is on order) will have about a 35 mile range on one charge and that's a lot of bay cruising! With a head, refrigerator, 72 oz cooler, and an inverter, I'll be able to make breakfast (electric skillet)
and coffee. (Kuerig) Although it's not a trawler. I'll try and keep the membership posted on "Changing From Diesel to Electric."

I like it!

Ted

 

[Padeen]

Perfect day boat for SD Bay.