C-22 Single or Dual Engines?

We really like our twin Honda 40 set up, but if were to refit or purchase new it would still be a tough decision with all the pros and cons of each.

The deciding factor for us would be if we could plane on one motor on a new twin set up. Presently we can't on the Honda 40's. Will the twin 50's plane on one motor? I have wondered how twin E Tec 60's would work. If we had to refit now that would be high in the consideration. I imagine the answer to the above would have a lot to do with prop choice.

Jay
 
I have twin 40's on my CD22 Cruiser. They're never even coughed in 600 hours, so if I had to do it over again, I might go for a single 90, though the twin 40s make it go plenty fast enough. My nieces and nephews and I regularly waterski behind my CD22.
 
While not totally related - how do the engine weights of the Etec and Honda measure up? Are the 2 cycles much lighter? I was wondering how much weight a guy could save on a TomCat by using 150hp Etecs over Hondas or other 4 cycle brands.

Also, what is the weight savings by Main and kicker vs. dual outboards? And what weight savings by going 2 cycle Etec over 4 cycle?

John
 
Thank you all for the input. You have given me a lot to think about.

One thing I dont understand completly is the way auxillary motors are set up. Are they mechanically attached to the large engine for steering? That seems like it would be difficult but I guess thats what dealers get paid for. Also if they are electric start that means a whole other set of throttle and electrical controls. Is that a typical set up?

Sorry for the dumb questions. Ask me about sailboats and I have the answers, but I am getting old and transitioning to power is new to me.

I am looking close at a C22 with a 115 Suzuki. Same weight as the 90hp, so why not have some power in reserve. I was thinking I might prefer a Yamaha but I'm hearing stuff like the Suzuki has more torque and spins a bigger prop. I guess thats a good thing.

Thanks again....
 
Alasgun":3aa9mfo9 said:
I also think some definition to "off shore" is in order. How many of you actually take this boat to a point where you can no longer see land? Here in Alaska it is common to be out 75 miles or better but land is usually no more than 10 miles away. That kicker will save your trip and possibly you bacon with out the added expense. Your dealer is right about the reliability, take his word for it.
Mike on Huda Thunkit
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I'm pretty regularily 20-25 miles west/ SW of Tatoosh island (the far NW corner of the contiguous US). I usually pick my days for fairly calm water but things can change in a hurry. I like my twins. I wouldn't quite as gutsy with a single and a small kicker and wouldn't even consider fishing out there with a single and no kicker. Maybe it's the boyscout "Be prepared thing".....
 
Bill3558":nz8bult4 said:
One thing I dont understand completly is the way auxillary motors are set up. Are they mechanically attached to the large engine for steering? That seems like it would be difficult but I guess thats what dealers get paid for. Also if they are electric start that means a whole other set of throttle and electrical controls. Is that a typical set up?
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I have twin 150 Yamahas on my Tom Cat but on my previous boat (a 22' aluminum open Hewescraft) I had 130 and 9.9 Hondas. I could attach a device called an EZ-Steer which made the 9.9 turn in tandem with the 130. I also had an autopilot of sorts, called a TR-1 Gold, which allowed me to steer and control the throttle with a remote control.

You can also set up your kicker with an automatic lift, electric starter, and/or a separate set of engine controls. It all depends on how much you are willing to spend.

Incidentally, the reason I went from Honda to Yamaha was that the Tom Cat dealer did not sell Hondas and gave me an excellent price on the Yammies.

Warren
 
I have the classic Honda 8 which has none of the frills. But what I like about not having frills is it's lighter and since you always pull start it you basically have a little generator to charge the batteries should the need arise.
 
The best chance to get a CD-22 to plane on one engine out of a pair of twins would be with a paior of Evinrude etech 60's.

If I'm not mistaken, we were told once in discussing this a few years ago that the CD-22 would plane on one 60 hp engine out of a pair.

The etech engine, at 240 lbs, is also very (comparatively) light, which is part of the plane/no plane equation.

The engine not running has to be raised up out of the water to eliminate drag, of course.

Joe.
 
Yea Joe, but we have also been told that the e-tec could just launch the boat like a rocket or pull the dock post loose or, well you get my drift.
Mike on Huda Thunkit.
 
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