I did something stupid this weekend and ceased my outboard motor. It was a 9.9 hp Chrysler 2 stroke. My question is: What size engine are most Cat 22 using? Could I use a 4.5 hp outboard that is lying in my garage instead or am I asking for trouble. I only sail on inland lakes (idaho) and never on salt water. thanks Seahorse.
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Lots of people use the smaller motors, I use a 5 hp four stroke and do use my boat in saltwater twice a year. Several folks use the 3.5 Nissan at the inland lake I where I sail. They have no problems whatsoever and honestly the C22 sails much better with the small 3.5 - 4 hp engines. I'm surprised some of the racers haven't been after you to sell them the motor.. You'll be fine with the 4.5. You'll also sail faster.
Lots of people use the smaller motors, I use a 5 hp four stroke and do use my boat in saltwater twice a year. Several folks use the 3.5 Nissan at the inland lake I where I sail. They have no problems whatsoever and honestly the C22 sails much better with the small 3.5 - 4 hp engines. I'm surprised some of the racers haven't been after you to sell them the motor.. You'll be fine with the 4.5. You'll also sail faster.
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I use a 3.5 hp Nissan 2 stroke, short shaft. It works fine in all the conditions I have encountered (ie strong head winds). I know the long shaft would be better but the small Nissan was available when my 6 hp Johnson went bellylight. up. Never got around to fixing the Johnson because the 3.5 worked so well and it is very light weight.
I use a 3.5 hp Nissan 2 stroke, short shaft. It works fine in all the conditions I have encountered (ie strong head winds). I know the long shaft would be better but the small Nissan was available when my 6 hp Johnson went bellylight. up. Never got around to fixing the Johnson because the 3.5 worked so well and it is very light weight.
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