1975 25ft Crosby Cuddy Cabin

Mark62 · #1 10-02-2009, 11:45 PM

Hi, I am searching for ANY information on this boat. I have been told it was a limited edition (only 150 made)
It is a power boat fishing style, small cuddy, large back deck are live well ect. The helm is on the port/left side.
Any body know ANYTHING about this/them?
Thanks
Mark

BigLew · #2 10-03-2009, 12:53 AM

If I remeber correctly, they were made here in New England, possibly Massachsetts. I believe it is what we refer to as a bassboat; sharp forward entry going back and flattening out a fair amount, but still maintains a respectable 3:1+ length/beam ratio. larger cockpit area with smaller "cuddy" with a high pronounced windshield. Hard chined hull with a shallower draft and a mild Vee at the stern. I believe a Dyer type hull and profile generally. Nice seaboat, particulary in a substantial chop able to move right along, but not as well as a SeaCraft which the Crosby's predated. As to the 25' model, I have no specific information. I believe their ranges of lengths were pretty close to that of the seacrafts, including the newer longer 30ish models.

If your looking for one, I'd start at boats.com.

Mark62 · #3 10-03-2009, 04:51 AM

Thank you for the info!! I recently came to own one as a project boat, and am trying to figure out just what I have gotten into. By the way you described it quite well, V hull shallow draft. single shaft double prop.

mark

BigLew · #4 10-03-2009, 06:32 AM

Thanks Mark.

I took a look on boats.com and yes, there are a few. I then realized that I had forgotten some things, the shorter versions were not too far off.

They have a 301' that looks to be a real "salty" design: dual inboard diesels, trunk cabin and a generally low frill, no nonsense example of probably pretty good build quality and non-stop functionality. A 30' boat 25' yrs old no-nonsense designed boat still pulling $60-80 grand must have some credibility.

They also made/make a small personal "tug" design and a harbor taxi style boat 0f about 21'. I have been on the 21' taxi models a number of times and it is a boat that is designed for what it does and does its job very well. It is a full deep displacement hull that basically DOES NOT rock when you step into it from a boat on a mooring or from a dock for a ride back out to a moored boat.

I was a bit off on the lnth/beam ratio, but hey, so I am sorry.

Post some pics of your project. I'm sure many would find it interesting to monitor any quality boat refurb and we'd learn something, I'm sure we could learn a thing or three from how another manufacturer did things.

Good luck.

rockdoc · #5 10-03-2009, 10:56 AM

Crosby Custom Boats in Osterville here on the cape makes some nice boats. No 25 I know of, though. 21' and 26' tugs and launches (same hull?), 24' Striper, a classic Bass Boat, was wood, now fiberglass, and the 29' Hawk and 30' Canyon (same hull). I think there was also a 30' bass boat (bass boat being the striped bass variety, not largemouth). The 24' Striper is just beautiful, a real classic. The 29' Hawk is a great boat too; I have a buddy on Nantucket who runs two in a charter operation and I've seen those boats in some unbelievable places in the rips.

Steve

Mark62 · #6 10-04-2009, 07:33 PM

Thanks for all the input..I will post pics sometime this week...ya know, I've not thought of this until now, shouldnt there be a VIN/HIN number on the hull somewhere?
it isnt on the title, but I was thinking if there was it might help my search...
mark

Mark62 · #7 10-04-2009, 10:34 PM

Just finished reading the "here we go again" thread...
wow...what an incredible work...and the finished product was stunning...

BigLew · #8 10-04-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Thanks for all the input..I will post pics sometime this week...ya know, I've not thought of this until now, shouldnt there be a VIN/HIN number on the hull somewhere?
it isnt on the title, but I was thinking if there was it might help my search...
mark

I beieve the CG did not require the HIN be displayed until the early 70's (71-72); so if your boat predates that, it likely doesn't have one.

Mark62 · #9 10-05-2009, 02:17 AM

ahhh interesting...its a 1975 this coming weekend I get to break out the fine tooth comb and see what is what...

Mark62 · #10 10-07-2009, 08:29 PM

working on getting the pics online, However...She went to the mechanic today for a thorough evaluation on Friday....I get to hang out and go over it with him. He is as excited about this project as I am...