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wells598
Joined: 29 May 2017 Posts: 1
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Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 11:48 pm Post subject: looking at an 1986 22 |
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I found what appears to be a good deal on a 22. Being an 86 what is something should look out for or things would be alarming. The boat is listed at 14K with low hours 98 Honda 90. Thanks for the input and help from hopefully a soon to be c dory owner. |
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Discovery
Joined: 08 Dec 2003 Posts: 1240 City/Region: LOA, UTAH
State or Province: UT
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Discovery
Photos: Discovery
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 12:13 am Post subject: |
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The boat is the deal, the motor may or may-not be of much value. Classic hull design, more "Vee" to the hull in '87. I had a '84 Classic for 13 years, bullet proof boat by the original builders. Look for water intrusion around screws and check the transom integrity. The classic design will pound a little more in a chop, because it's flat further toward the front. It's just a matter of slowing down more in a chop. _________________
Brent and Dixie,
1984 22' Classic sold 2003
2003 24' TomCat sold 2005
2006 TC255 Discovery Sold 2020
2006 CD 22' Angler Sold 2014
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Catch 22
Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 385 City/Region: Lynnwood
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Catch 22
Photos: Catch 22
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 1:19 am Post subject: |
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I would bet the transom has some rot if the cap is original. Awesome boats though! I have an old 81 and put about 300 hrs a year on it. Fishes and camps well. Fix the transom and go boating! _________________ Kevin Richards - Catch 22 |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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A well cared for a low hour 1998 Honda 90 hp should be a good motor. You may have to have the carbs rebuilt. Each time, I use the boat, (try to avoid ethanol laced gas), I drain the carbs, unless I will be using the boat again within a month. If within a month, I run the engine every 2 weeks. This prevents the carbs from being gummed up. The only other negative is that those engines only have a 17 amp alternator (2007 on had 40 amp alternators). I have a 2006, 90 Honda, which would be virtually the same as a 1998--and it works fine--top speed in a light boat is close to 30 mph--should be the same for a 1986. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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