I have the 9.9 Honda 4. Last year I changed the factory-supplied 3-blade prop to a four blade. It made a significant difference ... lower rpm at hull speed and it drives through the chop better. Of course, mine's on a bracket so I'm not dragging four blades through the water.
I'd stay with at least a 9.9 for a C27. tom "Joe McCary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: [email protected] 05/28/2008 08:45 AM Please respond to [email protected] To <[email protected]> cc Subject RE: catalina27-talk: 6 HP Outboard I don’t race my C 27. But if I am not mistaken, the class rules require an outboard of a minimum of 6hp to be on the boat to meet class rules. Maybe that is the reason they have 6hp outboards! My 27 came with a 9.9 4 stroke Honda and it performs well. It may be a bit over powered but in bad weather I think I would not want less. Welcome to the world of Catalina 27s, it is a wonderful place. Joe McCary Photo Response [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Siefken I am looking at buying a used C27 in the Los Angeles area. I am in the process of moving here from Seattle, where I had a C25. I sold the boat there and wanted to move to a slightly larger boat, staying with Catalina as I just loved my old boat. Anyway, most of the used C27's currently for sale (at least those I have seen) are in the mid to late 70's vintage. Almost all of them have an outboard of 6 and sometimes 8 HP outboards. I had a 9.9 on my C25, which seems adequate. Can a larger heavier boat like this be successfully powered by a 6HP engine even in the face of tide changes? Thanks, Steve
