Engine for a 22 Cruiser

jack&susan · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:10 am Post subject: Engine for a 22 Cruiser

If I can't find a properly equipped used 22 Cruiser, I'm not holding my breath, I will be ordering a new one in the near future. I am conflicted about what engine to order and seek your opinions. I am considering a 115 hp but the 4-stroke weight is a concern, especially the Honda, so the alternative is a 2-stroke, probably a Yamaha. Thanks

Ananda · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:58 am Post subject:

jack&susan: Honu has a Honda 90 four stroke with an 8hp kicker. For me, it's the perfect combination and seems to work well for the boat. It goes as fast as I need with the 90 and as slow as I want with the trolling motor.

I've had a number of two-stroke motors over the years and would never go back. The newer fours are so quiet and there's no oil-smoke aroma everywhere.

Good luck in your C-Dory search. I couldn't be happier with mine.

20dauntless · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:00 am Post subject:

I've got a Honda 90 EFI and it is more than adequate. I often have a very heavily loaded boat heading to our cabin in the San Juans and the Honda doesn't have any trouble, even with 6 people, two golden retrievers, and everything we need for the weekend.

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:13 pm Post subject:

I think the 90's are more than adequate for the boat. Keep in m ind that early models were running 70/75 horse two strokes. The extra horsepower seems to make up for the four strokes perfromance loss.

We have had good success with the E-Tec motors in general, and a 90 E-Tec would be anice motor for a 22 cruiser.

Doryman · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

I have Yamahas but if I knew then what I know now, I would have Suzukis. Nothing wrong with the Yamahas, and they are extremely popular (and thus well supported) in BC but the gearing and power/weight numbers are better. I used to be a Honda fan but I think their day in the sun has passed. Just a bunch of little things that add up to that feeling.

Warren

Jazzmanic · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:58 pm Post subject:

We love our Suzuki 90hp EFI 4-stroke. It's a brute but not too heavy for our 22' Cruiser. The newer models are even lighter. I see you're out of Olga. Master Marine in Mount Vernon has serviced our motor and has always done a good job. Seriously, look at the Suzuki's.

Don and Brenda · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:42 pm Post subject:

I have the twin Suzuki 40's. Love them. I have only put about 15 hrs on them since I got the boat, and it was jusr serviced prior to my purchase. I was just over at the Olga dock not long ago, have a friend on Orcas that is boatless, so picked him up for a day in the San Juans.

Reviresco · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject:

Suzuki

starcrafttom · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject:

the motor with the most hp for the least weight, thats my choice. My honda 90 with carbs was the leader of outboards 4 or 5 years ago, but even the new honda 90 efi is lighter and has more hp then mine. I would set down and print out all the specs of all the 90 to 115 motors and compare them. You can always run a high hp motor at a lower throttle but you can not run a low hp motor any faster then wot.

Reviresco · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:18 pm Post subject:

Reliability should be the most important...

If you're simply looking for power:weight E-Tec usually wins

I bet my life on a single Suzuki everyday Beer

Jack in Alaska · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:52 am Post subject:

I have never been stranded or left floating with my Honda's.
The 90 hp carb. model on my 22' classic did an excellent job at cruising and trolling for 1300 hrs. and still continues. It gave me 4.5 to 5 mpg consistently at cruise speed.
Now I have a 200 hp Honda on my 26' ProAngler and that is one awesome motor. It gives me 2.6 to 2.85 mpg.
JMHO.

Good luck with your choice.

colobear · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

We have twin Honda 40's (2006 model) on C-Cakes. Coming up on 600 hours on the engines. Not the slightest hiccup. We'd prefer the fuel injected model and would maybe go with twin 50's were we to do it all over again. Having a dealer close that can service your engine is a significant factor. We would probably have been just as happy with Suzukis.

goldpan · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject:

We have twin yamaha 50's FI they have run flawlessly.

DaveS · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:25 pm Post subject:

jack&susan · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:17 am Post subject: Your feedback

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my post. I learn a little bit from every message. Jack