Am wondering what size outboard to put on my 22' oday will be on Lake Superior most of the time. Was considering 8hp but maybe more power is needed in weather. Also what about bigger bottom heavy duty motors with slower prop speed? I understand that they are geared down for big bargelike loads -- Any info or experience will be great. thank you!
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judy
me too!
We have a 222 with a 4hp. We bought her this year with the outboard, We sail in the Great South Bay where there always seems to be a wind. So far so good with our motor, but we would like other suggestions.
We have a 222 with a 4hp. We bought her this year with the outboard, We sail in the Great South Bay where there always seems to be a wind. So far so good with our motor, but we would like other suggestions.
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Warren
O/B For O'Day 22
I've had my "22" for over 29 years. I sail Casco Bay, on the Maine coast. for the first 10 years or so I had a long shaft Johnson 3...This work pretty good except when trying to move against a strong tide. In 1998 i purchased a new Evinrude 6HP (long shaft). The "6" does a real good job. One very important point that you must keep in mind is the weight of the engine..the lighter the better! Some may recommend a 4 cycle engine, 4 cycles are great however, they are too heavy (
I've had my "22" for over 29 years. I sail Casco Bay, on the Maine coast. for the first 10 years or so I had a long shaft Johnson 3...This work pretty good except when trying to move against a strong tide. In 1998 i purchased a new Evinrude 6HP (long shaft). The "6" does a real good job. One very important point that you must keep in mind is the weight of the engine..the lighter the better! Some may recommend a 4 cycle engine, 4 cycles are great however, they are too heavy (
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Mike
I agree
I have a '79 O'Day 23, and use an Evinrude 9.9. A Coast Guard licensed skipper who gives sailing lessons for a living was on my boat, and commented that the engine was too big and that a six would be more than adequate in power, better on gas and weigh less. When I replace the engine, I will probably go smaller than 9.9. Warren's advice about the weight of two stroke vs. four stroke engines is also well taken. The one drawback I see to going with an engine less than 9.9 is that the electric start operation is not available on the smaller engines.
I have a '79 O'Day 23, and use an Evinrude 9.9. A Coast Guard licensed skipper who gives sailing lessons for a living was on my boat, and commented that the engine was too big and that a six would be more than adequate in power, better on gas and weigh less. When I replace the engine, I will probably go smaller than 9.9. Warren's advice about the weight of two stroke vs. four stroke engines is also well taken. The one drawback I see to going with an engine less than 9.9 is that the electric start operation is not available on the smaller engines.
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augiedoc
why not bigger
another opinion here. I've had my 22 for a little over a year now and put a 15 horsepower outboard on after reinforcing the backing plate. I think the extra weight is neglible unless your racing and the extra power is greatly apprciated. We have to motor out to good wind on the lake so we get more sailing time.
another opinion here. I've had my 22 for a little over a year now and put a 15 horsepower outboard on after reinforcing the backing plate. I think the extra weight is neglible unless your racing and the extra power is greatly apprciated. We have to motor out to good wind on the lake so we get more sailing time.
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John Folds
Johnson long shaft six
My Johnson six has been a great match with the 22. It is light enough that I can walk it from anchor on to shore without struggling. the waves down here in the panhandle of florida get pretty big and this engine never has allowed me to get pushed back. Its true that you can't have an electric start option, but I think that its actually an advantage. You can almost always get a pull start going no matter what goes wrong. Gas consumption is excelent as well. But my favorite feature is the reliability. At 18 years old, this Johnson still will always start on the second pull. I'd say go for a long shaft six.
My Johnson six has been a great match with the 22. It is light enough that I can walk it from anchor on to shore without struggling. the waves down here in the panhandle of florida get pretty big and this engine never has allowed me to get pushed back. Its true that you can't have an electric start option, but I think that its actually an advantage. You can almost always get a pull start going no matter what goes wrong. Gas consumption is excelent as well. But my favorite feature is the reliability. At 18 years old, this Johnson still will always start on the second pull. I'd say go for a long shaft six.
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Rick
Amen...
I second the motion on the Johnson long-shaft six...Mine is 27 years old; always starts on the first or second pull and will take me along at hull speed. I do tune it up regularly and always fresh water flush it after use. Rick/'Solace';Apollo Beach, FL
I second the motion on the Johnson long-shaft six...Mine is 27 years old; always starts on the first or second pull and will take me along at hull speed. I do tune it up regularly and always fresh water flush it after use. Rick/'Solace';Apollo Beach, FL
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Josh
Checked out Honda 4 strokes?
I've looked at and probably will go with one of the new Honda 4's. I think the weight is light, especially compared to a 30 yr old two stroke, and many options are available. You can even remote located controls, electric start, or even a generator for your batteries on many of the smaller sizes. Check: http://www.honda-marine.com/ Theres another Japanese manufacturer of engines, but I dont recall the name of them off the top of my head. But Hondas are as cheap as Id go, because it is still a very recognizable name... Josh
I've looked at and probably will go with one of the new Honda 4's. I think the weight is light, especially compared to a 30 yr old two stroke, and many options are available. You can even remote located controls, electric start, or even a generator for your batteries on many of the smaller sizes. Check: http://www.honda-marine.com/ Theres another Japanese manufacturer of engines, but I dont recall the name of them off the top of my head. But Hondas are as cheap as Id go, because it is still a very recognizable name... Josh
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Rich
the magic Seagull's
My 1980 Seagull Silver Century 5hp long shaft pushes my O22 at hull speed with 3/4 throttle. And it's light enough to carry to the car. The Seagull's are built to push displacement boats from the start, unlike other outboards which are really just higher revving, planing hull motors with a torquey-er prop added for the sailboat market. Seagulls have quality, fine grain castings, heavily chromed bronze, or plain bronze parts. The water pump is not rubber... it has a stainless impeller, oversized, with clearance to the pump walls... this so the inevitable grits will not grind it into oblivion. These are rugged, lightweight, powerful and dependable engines. And they're "cool"! Rich.
My 1980 Seagull Silver Century 5hp long shaft pushes my O22 at hull speed with 3/4 throttle. And it's light enough to carry to the car. The Seagull's are built to push displacement boats from the start, unlike other outboards which are really just higher revving, planing hull motors with a torquey-er prop added for the sailboat market. Seagulls have quality, fine grain castings, heavily chromed bronze, or plain bronze parts. The water pump is not rubber... it has a stainless impeller, oversized, with clearance to the pump walls... this so the inevitable grits will not grind it into oblivion. These are rugged, lightweight, powerful and dependable engines. And they're "cool"! Rich.
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Chet Harmes
OB on ODay 22
HI I just purchased a shoal draft ODay 22 fixed 23 inch keel. It has an 8 hp Toshiba outboard on it and it does a very good job. When I first sailed the boat, we had to motor back up the Saco River in Maine against the wind and the tide and it pushed the boat at I should think close to hull speed. for what it is worth. Chet
HI I just purchased a shoal draft ODay 22 fixed 23 inch keel. It has an 8 hp Toshiba outboard on it and it does a very good job. When I first sailed the boat, we had to motor back up the Saco River in Maine against the wind and the tide and it pushed the boat at I should think close to hull speed. for what it is worth. Chet
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