Catalina 22 is 9.9 hp too large?

[Bob Lufkin]

Looking for a used outboard and have run across a 9.9 hp one. Will be sailing in the ocean (not a lake) will the boat handle this?Thanks, Bob

 

[greg]

motor

A 9.9 Hp will work very well. A long shaft model is preferable, especially in the ocean. However, a short shaft will work in calm waters.

 

[Paul]

Yes and No

I have a c22 on an inland lake. My long shaft 5hp is plenty to get me around. I also race and didn't want a huge motor hanging off the back of my boat. However, If you are fighting a strong current and tides along the coast, the larger motor maybe what you want.Paul

 

[tomD]

shaft length more important

Bob, have seen from 3.5 to 15 hp on the transom of C-22's, with alot of them around 5-6 hp. The 9.9 would let you push current and wind, but if it's rough and you are counting on it, get the 20 inch shaft for sure. I had a 7.5 Evinrude which was lots but with the short shaft it cavitated in rough stuff and we had to all sit in a pile port-aft to keep the prop in the water

 

[Walt]

I would recommend a 4 to 6

My 9.9 pushes my Catalina 27 to hull speed at half throttle. My 4 hp pushes my SJ21 to hull speed at three-quarters throttle. Keep in mind you have a sail boat not a motor boat, but raise the keel and a 9.9 might plain your 22.

 

[Robert]

9.9 HP

I had a Nissan 9.9 on my C22 wing keel. I worked out very well. There were a few occassions when I was thankful for the extra HP. I would highly recommend the long shaft.

 

[Pwkash]

9.9 is ok

I had 22 (#5069 1975)for over 20 years with a 1959 Evinrude 9.9 outboard. It worked great. I finally sold the boat when the engine died. It would cost me 2 or 3 K to replace with smaller engine. The 9.9 is exactly what you need.

 

[Steve]

Four stroke 5 hp

I use a mercury 5hp 4 stroke motor which works beautifully for my Catalina 22. I have no problem at half throttle.

 

[Jamie]

9.9 Honda

I have to agree with most. The long shaft is the key. If you sail where I do, in and out of Ponce inlet, 9.9 is the best. I would also suggest a four stroke over the two. love the Honda.