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BBS

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I am buying a 1986 22', is there anything I should know. It has a newr motor but the price is considerably lower than newer models. Is it a good deal or could something be wrong with it?

It has a 1996 90hp Johnson that runs well. Price is 6,000.00
My concern is the hull. It is different from the newer ones I have seen. There is not much in the interior either. Two seats and a small table. No sink or cabinets.
 
In general, and from my unmechanical and limited resources prospective, that's the ideal combonation- older hull and newer motor. Just polish 'er up and go. A hearty welcome.
 
Sounds like a bargin Angler (the lack of cabinets etc). The 1996 may be a Fitch Evinrude--the 90's are relitatively trouble free. The one we owned had an oil pump failure when we sold it (just delayed the owner taking delivary and difficulty finding a mechanic who had the diagnostics on CD.
The bottom of the pre 1987 boats is flat, like a true dory--some pluses and minuses. But still fantastic boats! Go fo it!

Probably would have been better just to have started replacing parts rather than having a mechanic...! (Cheaper). This engine ran great for us, and I believe it is still running very well.
 
Can't tell you alot about the boat, but I have a 1996 Evinrude 88SPL which is a 90hp without the oil injection...these engines are quite well known for being really good engines, though some owners have disconnected the oil injection and used pre-mixed oil/fuel (like my 88SPL).
They have heavy-duty lower units, and mine has been trouble free since new, and still runs great.
 
I would think that possibly the Angler model might have a lower resale than the Cruiser has..... but nothing wrong with the Angler.... The very early models had a flatter bottom than the later models and pounded quite a bit more.... but I would think a 1986 boat would have the later, better hull shape.... Heck..if it is a good deal, I would not be afraid of the boat...they are built like a tank... a very safe boat... possibly you just found a great deal... I did that once on a 17' Boston Whaler... only had 8 hours on a 12 year old boat that was kept inside...and looked like new... what a deal !

Joel
SEA3PO
 
BBC: CAUTION! DO NOT BUY THIS BOAT!!

You will have nothing but trouble with it . . .

Now that I've convinced you, and saved you a world of hurt (don't think anything of it; you're quite welcome) - - - - ummmm . . . where did you say it was located . . ?

:roll:

iggy
 
BBS,
Go for it. Sounds like a good starter boat.
I have run my 1983 CD thousands of miles in the last 24 yrs. The 1st 14 yrs. it was pushed by a 115 Johnson 2 stroke. Wore it out.
Replaced it with a new 1997 90 HP Honda and have run it for 10 yrs. The Honda handles/pushes the boat better/faster than the Johnson did and uses 1/3 of the fuel.
They do pound if you push too hard but the design speed for that flat bottom hull is 17 mph and at that speed they will go through anything with relative comfort.
Make sure the trailer is servicable.
Good luck and enjoy your new boat.

Jack in Alaska
 
Hi Folks,

I purchased a 1983 Angler about 5 years ago. At the time, it didn't have much of an interior, or a built up cockpit.

I have had great fun building the area beside the engine well in, adding a stern seat with storage under, a galley on the area behind the helm seat, and shelves beside the helm station, and under the table.

I now have a custom C-Dory.

If you are handy in doing woodwork, you have a great buy.

Fred
 
BBS
I bought my 1981 "Hunky Dory" (yes that's what they were called in 1981)
3 years ago and couldn't be happier. I would STRONGLY recommend trim tabs though, makes a world of differance in the chop. Still running the 1988 88hp Johnson that it came with too.
Jimbo
 
Jimbo,
Does your 1981 model have a seam between the cabin and gunnel sealed with silicone??? I saw one once and remember those seams. Also I remember the runners on the bottom were wood and screwed to the fiberglass.
I hope you enjoy your 1981 as much I do my 1983 model.
 
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