C-Dory Article in Trailer Boats Magazine

Fun Patrol

Check out the October issue of Trailer Boats magazine for a test report on the 22 Cruiser. There is a nice, salty shot on the table of contents page 6, and an air-suspension shot on page 40. For those that don't have access to a hardcopy, go to www.trailerboats.com , pick "Boat Tests" on the left.

Have fun out there...

Roy

thataway · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject:

Interesting article--they mention vinly upholustry--is this a change--or custom for that boat? Also the total price was mentioned as $43,385, apparently with Wallas and 90 hp Honda--seems a little less than we have been used to?

Pete in NY · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't be surprised that the upholstery is now vinyl. C-Dory has been cheapening their boats and their corporate image since the new management team took over (2004?) After the change in interior to all glass I am not surprised they are continuing the Bayliner flavored revisions. I would not be surprised that the layup of the hulls and other quality issues are now not what they used to be. Red Fox where are you?

Valkyrie · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:00 pm Post subject:

Hi guys.

The vinyl upholstery comment is wrong. I started a thread on the article around September 27. Quite a few aspects of the piece were discussed then.

Nick
"Valkyrie"

rjmcnabb · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:32 am Post subject: Trailer Boat test

Hi Brats,
Fun Patrol, the article is wrong. Seats are Sunbrella. Valkyrie, I tried to get back to your post, but I am so new to this site that I just got bogged down and led off on tangents. Any ideas how to help me improve my search of older posts? Also about the new boat, CDory sent some new cushion upgrades (3 cushions) for the settee and the sliding copilot seat; not sure yet what it is about them, but I think it is supposed to be a comfort thing. I'll know more in a few days.
Also, for those of us with the Honda 90 fuel injected engine: there is a factory recall for some sort of regulator that stabilizes RPMs. Around 4000 RPM, the tach would oscillate +/- about 300; later, I think it might occur a little around 3000. Wefings has got the new part in now, and I'll take the boat over soon. It was not simply a display problem--you could hear and feel the variation occur. Honda 90ers might want to check it out if you have not heard about it.
Rod

ccflyer · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:41 am Post subject:

I'd be interested in knowing what prop was on that Honda 90 delivering 36 MPH at the top end. Shocked

rjmcnabb · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:32 am Post subject: CD22 prop

hi ccflyer,
the Trailer Boat article listed the prop as a 13dx15p SS three blade. i think that buzz said the same thing. it has honda stamped (big) on it, but i think the specs are stamped inside the hub, so i've not seen them. interestingly, i get better mileage than reported in the article (e.g., 2900 rpm, 9.5 mph, 5.1 mpg.) i don't know enough to tell if that is a different prop, or just that the motor is more broken-in. i got it with 16 hours on the clock; now, about 29 hours. any ideas?
rod

Valkyrie · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:49 am Post subject:

Also, as I recall, the Honda is a new EFI model. Someone tested the motor and it actually puts out close to 100 HP.

Nick
"Valkyrie"

ccflyer · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:50 am Post subject:

I wasn't questioning the milage as much as the top end speed. My GPS has me topping out about 25 MPH. Granted each boat is loaded differently. I believe the test boat had three men aboard so it wasn't that light.

Phil

rjmcnabb · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:14 am Post subject: Honda BF90

Hi Nick and Phil, Yes, the engine is EFI; I'm still learning that there is no choke, no neutral where you can run up the revs. etc. On sea trials, I had her up to 30 mph on flat water, but did not go for top speed; I'm not a WOT sort of person. Lately, we have run mostly at lower speeds because of very uncomfortable waves and chop (barely onto plane.)
Rod

lloyds · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:16 am Post subject:

That must have hurt when that 22 came down off that wave.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:58 am Post subject: Re: Honda BF90

colobear · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject:

Joe,

On my Honda controls there are indeed FNR positions but the neutral is at idle speed only. To increase revs one has to go into forward or reverse.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:16 pm Post subject:

Pat Anderson · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject:

There is a release button in the middle of the base of the shift lever that lets you run up the revs in neutral. At least there is on my BF150, pretty sure it is the same on yours. Try it!