Recent content by SpaceCadet65

A well maintained used boat would be optimal. I don't see a lot for sale compared to other brands. I think these are niche models and the turnover is probably lower than average due to the owner satisfaction. Just my initial impression. Aside from this site, where have you seen them? I've seen...

I'm hearing more and more about the reliability of modern 4-stroke OBs. A few are saying the reliability is nearly equivalent and the maintenance on the OB is actually less than a comparable diesel. Whoda thunk? G

Thanks Bruce. What a great idea! Never thought of it. Will check it out. And I think you are right that they are completely different boats. Once I feel their different qualities, it will likely become obvious. Then I can really focus on an actual boat model to purchase. Thanks! G

Thanks for a very well considered reply. Your experience with the two boats is invaluable. I've had the same feeling about the reputation of simple diesel power plants. Being a child of the 70's, my memory of outboards are of unreliable, smokey, noisy things. But I realize that the newer...

Forgive me if this topic has been beaten to death already on these forums. If so, kindly point me to the other threads and I'll go do my homework. I'm a newbie here saving for a small cruising boat. The Ranger 21-EC and the C-Dory 22 are at the top of the list. I just turned 52 and grew up...