Hello to everyone-
I'm in the process of closing a sale on a 1987 C22, and plan to use it for weekend cruising around the mid Chesapeake Bay. I don't plan to race.
I've read a lot of threads regarding outboards on the C22, and it seems the consensus that a 6 hp is adequate, and weight is an issue. I expect to be using the boat with a lot of tidal current, and long runs. I like the Honda 9.9 4 stroke because of the extra reserve of power, and the 12 amp alternator. I expect the boat will be fairly well loaded down, and I plan to add a beefier outboard bracket if needed. I was also planning to strap a small Jerry can on each side of the mast along the lifelines, which I think might do something to balance the load bow to stern, for a while at least. I was also thinking of stationing a loaded ice chest up in the v berth.
Does anyone think a 117 lb Honda 9.9 4 stroke would be a disaster on a C22? Thanks for any thoughts at all.
Mike
I'm in the process of closing a sale on a 1987 C22, and plan to use it for weekend cruising around the mid Chesapeake Bay. I don't plan to race.
I've read a lot of threads regarding outboards on the C22, and it seems the consensus that a 6 hp is adequate, and weight is an issue. I expect to be using the boat with a lot of tidal current, and long runs. I like the Honda 9.9 4 stroke because of the extra reserve of power, and the 12 amp alternator. I expect the boat will be fairly well loaded down, and I plan to add a beefier outboard bracket if needed. I was also planning to strap a small Jerry can on each side of the mast along the lifelines, which I think might do something to balance the load bow to stern, for a while at least. I was also thinking of stationing a loaded ice chest up in the v berth.
Does anyone think a 117 lb Honda 9.9 4 stroke would be a disaster on a C22? Thanks for any thoughts at all.
Mike
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