Hull number

[CHRIS ACHTSCHIN]

As you might have seen in an earlier post, I have just purchased a 1981 Catalina 22. We just got it to the marina Sunday! With a little more work to do on the outboard I hope to get her in the water in a couple of days!I have 2 questions:1) where is the Hull number on a 1981 Catalina?2) Is 87 to 90 pounds too much weight for a outboard motor? (such as a Honda 8 HP 4 stroke) It presently has a 1981 Evenrude 9.9 2 stroke... I wonder if anyone knows how much it weighs) The evinrude is great, but it is noisy and smokey, normal for a 2 stroke, but it is dependable and has a electric start!Thanks for all your help!!Chris

 

[ken]

Chris..................Congratulations on your new purchase...... re: your hull number..... you should have a business card metal plate on the transom which indicates the hull number...... or........ is it on your mainsail? All else fails go here...... it may help:http://www.catalina22.org/manuals/sales/c22sales.htm#14567re: outboard...... I'll bet that old Evenrude weighs as much as 80-90#. I wouldn't worry too much about a few pounds difference unless you are a racer and are concerned about every ounce. I currently have a Nissan 8HP which probably weighs 80#.......... works great!Think of it this way: it's the weight difference of bringing a small child aboard for a cruise...... you wouldn't give the weight consideration a second thought. Buy the outboard of your choice ..... anything under 10HP will be fine.Good luck!

 

[Ted]

Number and Motor

Chris,To find out about hull numbers go to the Catalina 22 National Assoc website; www.catalina22.org/techtips/sailnumbers.htmIMHO I would keep the present motor if it runs well. A 4 cycle weights about 25 pounds more than a 2 cycle so before upgrading make sure that the motor mount can take the extra weight.On my boat I've used less than 3 gallons of gas so far this season. Use the money you've saved to upgrade the sailing hardware (if it wasn't already been done).Ted