I've been wanting to buy a fishing boat for some time. I thought I was settled on a 22 Angler, but have started looking at the Arima 21 HT instead.
My question is:
Why is the CDory max hp 100 and the Arima max hp is 175?
Is there some difference in construction that causes the difference...
If you have to run the 50 at a higher rpm, where's the advantage?
Is there really a performance difference as far as the boat is concerned?
Do the twin 50 boats get there any quicker than the twin 40's?
On the high top option, where are the extra inches added? Are the windows the same size or are they taller? Does it give you any more height for the vee berth?
Seems to me that twin 40's are the most popular twin setup for the CD22's. Why don't more people go with the twin 50's?
I would think the twin 40's are cheaper to purchase and the fuel economy should be better.
Maybe the extra 20hp of twin 50's isn't needed in most cases.
I would think if...
Ray,
When I first started reading your posting, I was impressed thinking you were taking the Sea Lion all the way to Alaska! Then I see you're co-capt on a 28 footer. Even though you're not taking your boat it will still be a trip to remember! Have fun.
I looked at the CD22 Angler at the...
I'm new here. First posting.
Never have owned a boat bigger than what could be paddled or rowed.
I've been lurking around and the C-Dory looks to be the most practical boat for what I want to do and what I can afford. My main interest is in fishing as I don't plan on using it as a cruiser...