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| If you were equiping your C-Dory today (new or repower), what brand of outboard(s) would you choose for main power? |
| Evinrude |
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20% |
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| Honda |
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40% |
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| Johnson |
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4% |
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| Mercury |
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4% |
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| Suzuki |
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10% |
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| Yamaha |
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20% |
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| Other |
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Sneaks
Joined: 06 Jun 2004
Posts: 2020
City/Region: San Diego (Encinitas)
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Brat
Photos: Jenny B and C-Brat
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| TyBoo wrote: | Yep. You got me there. The real boats have Cummins diesels, but since Sneaks hasn't entered his horse in this race yet, we can leave that one go.
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Unlike Mike, we don't boat much where the sun don't shine, so our choices always lean toward the arguably risky high tech new stuff. Like Joe, we waited for the EFI Yamaha and I'm very glad we did. On the plus side, their dealer network here is great since all my toy choices are based as much on dealership reputation than anything else. (Tow vehicles excepted.)
Faced with a great dealer with equal power offerings from any of the big 4 outboard manufacturers, I'd probably pass on the Honda because of the carbs and the wuss alternator output, and either spend hours researching/comparing the remaining choices or simply go with the best deal. Probably do both. 
Now if Ford had an F350 with the Cummins/Allison drive train and the Chevy ride, that choice would be easy.
Oh, and REAL boats are electrically powered but have GMC 16-cylinder, single-acting engines rated at 1600 brake horsepower (bhp), Mike. Four of 'em to be exact. A real early Hybrid. 
The best Marine is a Submarine....
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 8650
City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
Photos: Sea Wolf
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Hmmmmmmmmmmm...... Looks like it takes a lot of those Hondas to get the job done!
http://www.honda-marine.com/pressreleases/15408.aspx
Think we could get 900 hp (4 x 225) on a C-Dory?
Joe.
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 7313
City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Put those on a CD and it'd look like this 
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Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
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Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 8650
City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
Photos: Sea Wolf
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Well, as Don said-
"The best Marine is a Submarine.... "
How long can we make the snorkel? How about some wheels for rolling across the bottom?
Nice way to make the Catalina or Juan de Fuca crossing on a rough day! |
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Redƒox
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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WOW! Finally others are seeing the beauty of Yamaha  I almost gave up on yas !  I did cast another vote finally. Cracks me up, Mike brought the old thread back to life 
Personally, I think a realized individual would not even consider a modern ultra-hi-tech 2-stroke, if you could spend many hours cruising, and compare the sound-frequencies of the two.
It don't matter to what it is; snowmachine, boat, aircraft- I just flat-out don't care for that super-busy firing-frequency of the 2-stroke.  |
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k3nlind
Joined: 05 Apr 2005
Posts: 114
City/Region: Layton
State or Province: UT
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Topkick
Photos: Topkick
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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WOW... that's the kinda power I want! Where do I get me one of those M-60's complete with bow mount tripod? I bet with that I could get some respect from them there water skiers!
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 8650
City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
Photos: Sea Wolf
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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| My Coast Guard buddy says the .50 caliber machine gun is more fun than the .30 caliber M-60! But then you need a bigger target. Maybe bigger is better, in some cases. When in doubt, get the bigger motor. You won't be sorry! Joe. |
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TWO-DAWGS
Joined: 03 Dec 2003
Posts: 30
City/Region: Kingston
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1997
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: TWO-DAWGS
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| Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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My only reason for voting Evinrude is that I could put twin 130 HP E-Tec outboards, when they become available, on my TomCat instead of the Honda 90's and they weigh less. The boat really needs more power. I have had no problems with the Honda outboards at all, with well over 900 hours - so I am not expressing any displeasure with Honda. They are just heavier, that's all. Steve.
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Adeline
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 985
City/Region: Vancouver
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1989
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Adeline
Photos: Adeline
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| Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Finally others are seeing the beauty of Yamaha |
Sorry pal, I've been there since my '71 90 Enduro. | Quote: | | a realized individual would not even consider a modern ultra-hi-tech 2-stroke |
How about an antique ultra-lo-tech 2-stroke Street legal, big bore 2-stroke enduro. Last of its kind. Sits right next to Adeline.
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416rigby
Joined: 31 Mar 2004
Posts: 1208
City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Foggy Dew
Photos: Foggy Dew
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| Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Come on guys...we all know that when the government procures something, the contract goest to the lowest bidder! And yes, the 50 cal is a hellovalotta fun to shoot!
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At last...home for good in the Great Northwest!
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Forty Two
Joined: 16 Nov 2004
Posts: 114
City/Region: Prince William Sound
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Black Cat
Photos: Barrel O Monkeys
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I have driven Honda cars since 1981. Reliability and economy have always been my biggest concerns, and my Honda cars have always done both well (79 Civic wagon, 81 Civic wagon, 89 Civic hatchback, 98 Civic sedan, 02 CRV). No motor failures on any of these cars in way over half a million miles of driving. Except for battery problems, never a failure to start and run.
Honda lawnmowers and generators - never an engine failure.
Honda 35 outboard, and 3 Honda 90s - never failed to start.
So I'm gonna stick with Honda.
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Redƒox
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| Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Hey I like them older 2-stokes over the super-duper-complex and heavy modern 2-stroke
Some have had no trouble with Honda, but this household HAS!! still, I like our 90 Accord, but wish we would have chosen differently back then 
Now... back to discusin the best---- YAMAHA!!
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003
Posts: 5313
City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
Photos: TyBoo
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| Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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The best is, once again, getting its butt kicked, RF.
However, while I myself think it is a waste of good whiskey, this article might just give Evinrude a big boost in the poll.
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Sold: 1996 25' Cruise Ship
Sold: 1987 22' Cruiser |
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Redƒox
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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"getting it's butt-kicked" maybe only on a Honda-dominant site, cuz most C-D's come fitted with them. Believe me old friend, it's quite the reverse out in the far-northern waters 
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003
Posts: 5313
City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Actually, this is a people "dominant" site, and I like to think they are pretty sharp people. At least give the folks enough credit to believe they read the poll question before answering.
Now what about the whiskey burner, huh? |
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