C-Dory 22 searching

JeffK · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:18 pm Post subject: C-Dory 22 searching

There is a nice looking CD 22 for sale in South Florida that has caught my eye. I haven’t had a boat this small in decades. But at 77 it is time to throttle back, or so says my wife. It is powered by a Suzuki 90. I assume that will get it up on plane without a struggle. I see lots of CD22s online pushed by 90s. What kind of performance does a 90 hp give a CD-22? I also like the idea of a get-home 9.9 for insurance. The thoughts of being protected from the sun, wind, rain and cold grows more attractive with each passing year. And maybe spending a comfortable night out in the back country of the Lower Florida Keys sounds good too. Thanks in advance for your knowledge and advice.

DayBreak · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:03 pm Post subject:

JeffK,

If the 22 Cruiser is in good shape it will probably sell rather quickly. Have a professional Survey done after you make a refundable deposit to hold the boat.

Lightly loaded, the Suzuki 90 should push the 22 Cruiser at 30 Knots with a properly pitched prop. This top end speed for a 22 Cruiser or 23 Venture is pretty fast and uncomfortable in my opinion for an extended period of time.

Having a 9.9 kicker with a lower pitch prop is not a bad idea. It is comforting to know that you have a motor that can be lowered into the water if the main becomes inoperable.

Let us know how it goes.

JeffK · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks very much Gary. 30 knots is more than enough speed for me. I generally run my 26’ panga in the low 20s. Some of the You Tube videos show all the nooks and crannies in a C-Dory loaded with cruising gear. I assume all that weight would slow the boat some. But we need less stuff here in warm South Florida. And I will of course hire a surveyor to check out any boat before buying. Thanks again for your reassuring reply to my question.

Best regards,
Jeff Kelly

ssobol · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 10:57 am Post subject:

kaelc · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 10:59 am Post subject:

Yes as c-dory’s become loaded their performance suffers even a 9.9 with remote, throttle and cables can add 200lbs. Everything adds up as far as weight and 25% of speed and economy can be lost.

Perfect boat for Florida’s inside. I would go for a self bailing 25 if I was fishing the outside, or if I was a fair weather boater I’m sure the 22 is fine for the east coast.

Good luck with the boat.

colbysmith · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 7:58 pm Post subject:

On my earlier 22, I had a Tohatsu 6hp kicker, which was plenty for that boat. Lighter weight than the 9.9, but without all the bells and whistles. (No tilt/trim, starter, etc.) I did have a Merc 115 on it, but wasn't much faster than the 90's'. 21-24mph was a very comfortable speed on that boat. Colby

DayBreak · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:35 pm Post subject:

Good point made by Colby. The 6 hp Tohatsu weights 55 lbs. vs. the Suzuki 9.9 at 108 lbs. which is a savings of 53 lbs. on the transom. Both motors would do well with a lower pitch prop.