22'Angler Cruising Speed

[crazy4salmon]

Afternoon All,

Just getting a bug to get rid of my deep "V" Robalo and go with something more economical but still solid. I mostly fish and spend a couple nights out a year. Just wondering what a normal cruising speed would be for a 22' Angler with the common 90hp 4-stroke on the back? Calm seas 2' or less and what I might expect for fuel burn.

I have 3 boats that I am leaning towards 22' Angler, 25 Tomcat or 22' Arima Legend? Think the Tomcat is out, all I have read is about 2 mpg at cruise and I get that out of my 24 Robalo. Also 2 large outboards to take care of, instead of one.

Thanks for your time. Tight Lines.

[thataway]

There is a recent thread on mileage on the 22 with a 100 hp--but the answers are mostly for a 90.

the answers are all over the place from mid 2's to over 4 mpg. I think in the mid 3's for a balanced and loaded boat. You may have a range up into the 150 mile range with 10% reserve.

As far as speed, some run in the 14 to 16 mph range, I often do 20 to 22 with the c Dory 22. The graphs show on "test sites" are always a bit optimistic, since it is a new boat, no gear, light load, partial fuel and water--1-2 people.

But the 22 will not ride as well as the Robalo. {Robalos have an 18 to 22* dead rise--and if you go to some Contender and Regulators, you will find dead rise up to 26*}. If you combine with some displacement speeds, you can get over 200 miles... This is why I have had fuel flow meters (and totalizers) on most of my C Dorys. The Tom Cat would give the best ride and speeds, but at a "price". On the other hand, realistically the cost of fuel is only a fraction of the total ownership costs.

[Yakmandu]

2005 C-Dory 19 Angler here...

My Angler 19 has a Honda 90 carbureted 4 stroke. When I’m loaded with a week’s worth of fuel, supplies, water, kicker, and coolers, I get 4.5 to 5.5 mpg depending on conditions. My normal cruising speed in calm conditions is 20 to 25 mph. When it starts getting rough (less than 2 footers) I back down to 13 to 15 mph, with tabs and trim down. This reduces my mileage to around 4 mpg.

I have traveled over 160 miles on a tank of gas with a quarter tank to spare.

In ideal conditions, with a light boat, I have seen 6 mpg.

My C-Dory is way more boat than I am captain. It is hard to believe it is only 19 feet long. I’m sure the 22 rides even better!

[gulfcoast john]

We have also seen 6mpg, lightly loaded, in a strong current, with a tailwind, while going over a waterfall. But it was a short trip.

Do not try this at home.

Happy researching!

John

[crazy4salmon]

Thanks for all the great info guys. What a great site, can't wait till I have one on the dock and can post some pictures in the near future.

It will be a learning curve on the speeds I can travel in different weather conditions. Two years ago during our local salmon derby I had a buddy wait at the dock so I could break weather for him with the 21* deadrise Robalo. Now he will be able to keep up with me and I won't have to stop 4 times going across the straits to wait for him:-0.

I would spend the money on the 25 Tomcat if I thought my wife would actually use it with me more than a couple times a year. No waterfalls in my future, I hope.

I am dead set on a 22 Angler now. I fish by myself half of the time and with a buddy, son or my wife the other half. Think it will be perfect. Thanks again. I really appreciate all the great info.

[dgeorges]

I fish the great lakes a lot out of a CD22, chasing salmonids every chance I get.

Fully loaded with gear, provisions, etc for a few days of fishing and staying in a slip, my Honda 90 four stroke is very miserly with the fuel. I find myself using about 15 gallons for a couple of long days of near shore trolling and 25 gallons for
a couple of days of off shore (10 miles out) forays and trolling.

The 22 cuts through the water very comfortably and is easy to troll with in rough water. It is easy to work fish to the back of the boat for netting at low speeds.

Good luck with your decision and tight lines right back at ya...