Chrysler Sailors Forum

Now that I've been educated about the desirability of running a gas motor rather than an electric ( at least in my sailing area) how about some knowledge on the basics of outboards from the group.

For a C22, sizes in HP, long shaft or not, controls to the cockpit, what would be a really good installation etc.

Thanks in advance BC

I have a 7.5 extra long shaft mercury on mine and it really works well. It will push the boat at around 6 mph all day at 3/4 throttle. I wish it was an electric start with remote controls. I just bought an Oday 272 and as bad as I hate to I'm going to take the plunge and purchase a 15hp 4 stroke with remote controls. OUCH!!

"Copulation list"?!?!?!

That's for another blog, me thinks.

Funny the effect of one little "m"!

Very good list, nonetheless!!!!

BC wrote:Now that I've been educated about the desirability of running a gas motor rather than an electric ( at least in my sailing area) how about some knowledge on the basics of outboards from the group.

For a C22, sizes in HP, long shaft or not, controls to the cockpit, what would be a really good installation etc.

Thanks in advance BC

Great list. I was looking for advice on HP 2 stroke / 4 stroke, long shaft, controls to cockpit etc.

I was at the local boat shop a couple months ago talking motors while doing some rebuild on mine. His take was that 4 strokes only need to be about 2/3 the size of a 2 stroke because they have much more power in the bottom end of the rpm scale.

thoughts???

If I was installing the ideal outboard setup on a C22 (don't care how much it costs) it would be a extra long shaft, 4 stroke, 8 to 10 HP with the correct prop and charging capabilities. Controls to the cockpit including starting, Amp meter, water temp and RPM gauges. A really nice motor mount that is strong and a ease to use, power with a remote in the cockpit would be really cool.
But a setup like that would cost more than my boat

After losing the original Chrysler 280 (clogged coolant passages) and a used Johnson Sailmaster (salt corrosion, long story), motor bliss on Copacetic was achieved with a new Suzuki High Thrust, Power Tilt, Electric Start, Extra Long Shaft, Remote Control 9.9hp four stroke. One more season and I might even forget the price.

http://www.newsuzukioutboards.com/Suzuk ... .9THX.html

For some reason they no longer list the remote models, but I wouldn't be without my remote.

Note: A four stroke on a C-26 will require some sort of motor mount modification in order to tilt.

Like many here my C22 came pretty cheap. Therefore, maybe I can feel ok about spending for a good motor setup.

4 stroke
min. 4.5 hp / more would be better
long shaft
mid 80's / the newer the better
remote controls or fabricate-as done by some here

If I watch Craig's list for a good motor for 500$ or so, take my time it'll happen.
Thanks for the input BC

BC,
My second motor, the Johnson Sailmaster, was a tiller motor that I converted to remote (using the original Chrysler remote). It's not hard or expensive, especially if you can still get the parts kit from the manufacturer. If you don't have a remote control they're readily available on Ebay.

Before Copacetic I never owned an outboard motor. Those first two were a big learning experience. If you don't know outboards, I recommend taking someone along who does. It would have saved me from at least one mistake.

Well it begins. I just bought a 7.5 hp Honda 4 stroke, long shaft off of Craig's-list 325$. An early model -late 70's but in beautiful condition.
Came with new poly tank, pressure bulb, and hose connectors. My C22's gas can well has a large fuel filter in line with an older hose. I'll replace all of that with a new line connectors and filter element and then look toward a remote engine control system.
Who knows I might even get to do some sailing now.

mcrandall wrote:"Copulation list"?!?!?!

That's for another blog, me thinks.

Funny the effect of one little "m"!

Very good list, nonetheless!!!!

Wow, okay, ah, well.... That will teach me to quickly dash something off, hit submit and not come back on the forum for a week. Too funny

As for the best motor, the wind. Wow I am all kinds of no help on this thread.

Okay I say keep it light and keep it simple. If I were a mid sized lake sailor I'd go with a 2 stroke 5hp to 6hp motor. I have moved my C-22 with a 5hp 2 cycle in Puget Sound once and very little wind. It was a very long hot 12 hour day. I run a 9.9hp 2 stroke 1983 Johnson that I got off Craig's List for $350, best outboard ever... for me anyway. Lots of power when needed, light and can be pulled up out of the water easy. I figure I could run for about 18 hours on a 6 gallon tank of fuel at 3 knots with my 7 pitch prop. Now you can bet I'd bring along a back up tank of fuel before actually trying a 18 hour run at 3 knots, but it does sip fuel like no other I've tried.

Thanks
Alan