9.9hp for C-22

[John Crosby]

I'm thinking of replacing my 22 yr old Evinrude 4.5hp 2 stroke with something a bit more powerful. A reasonably priced option that has recently become available is an unused 2001 model electric start Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke. Obviously this is heavier than my current motor. Does anyone have a view on whether the additional weight is too much of a negative to consider this further? I'll be using the motor for more than just getting in and out of the marina and I don't race (well, not in my C-22). And by the way - you don't see many C-22 in Norway!!

 

[LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners]

Buy it!

That's a great motor for your boat, if it'll fit! My only concern is if the motor mount would hold it - you might have to upgrade the mount if it's old. If you're not a racer, then the added weight won't make a noticable difference.LaDonna

 

[Thos Kober]

Over kill..

It may be more than you really need and you may not get any more real speed out of it than you would with say a 6HP given the hull speed of your boat..And La Donna is right about the weight, it may be too much for the current bracket on your boat. I would look for a Merc 6hp if you wanted to up grade..

 

[W. Bell]

Go For it

I used to have a 9.9 Johnson on my c22...till someone needed it more than me. It was a great motor and never had a problem punching thru a sea. You need to look at the motor mount though. With the extra weight of the motor.. the mount may be a bit shy. Might be worth spending a few bucks to get a heavy duty model with multiple springs (4-5 or more) to help get the motor out of the water when sailing or docked. Good Luck,Bill 1972c-22 'Name less' Pt. Orange, FL

 

[Bob F]

OUtboard motor size

I just moved up from an Evinrude 3hp to a Chrysler 9.9 electric start and it was really the right thing to do. The extra hp really helps when bucking the wind headed in and the electric start is wonderful. I found the Chrysler at a bargain on EBAY is the reason that I bought it.

 

[John]

9.9 worked great on my boat

9.9 worked great on my boat but go easey on the foward reverse changes .My braket was old It took some pulling to get it up John