XK 22

dustoff135 · Post by **dustoff135** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:06 pm

Can anyone give me some insight regarding the value and desirability of the xk 22 compared to the xk 18 and 19?

I recently began looking for any of these 3 boats, and could have purchased a user xk 22 a few weeks ago for probably less than $7,000. I didn't though because I don't have room for that size boat.

Wood Commander · Post by **Wood Commander** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:45 am

Besides my wood cruiser, I have a great interest in Chris Craft Lancers, which were the hulls that the XK's were based on. There is an article in a past Brass Bell where CC designer Dick Avery talks about his design work with the XK and Lancers.
I owned a 19' Lancer and now have a 23' Lancer (the shear line was cut down for the XK 22). I haven't gotten to run my 23'er yet as it needs "some" work. But when I had my 19'er, it made me yearn for a larger hull. The 19'er was a great boat, but I like to go fast and long, and the 19'er just pounded a bit too much for sustained high speed (30 knots under just right conditions, WOT) running in the waters that I was running- Lake Erie. That's not to say the boat was not seaworthy, quite the contrary! But I wanted to slow down for head on wakes and such as little as possible. That led me to buy a 23' CC Scorpion and it did make a great difference. It was much more comfortable for sustained high speed running and had a cuddy space too. But I liked the classic yet modern form of the Lancers so I sold it and got my 23' project Lancer. I expect it's performance to equal that of the Scorpion or better it, and be classicly stylish too.
So I say the XK 19's are fntastic boats, but the XK 22's are very nice also, and you should get a more comfortable ride. And for me with just a plain 1/2 ton pickup truck, a 23-23'er is probably all you want to tow,launch and retrieve.
I used to have lot of fun with my 19' Lancer racing the Jet Express Jet Drive Catamaran Ferries out of Port Clinton, Ohio into Put- In- Bay on South Bass Island. I could outrun the original Jet Express and Jet Express II in calm water with only a few wakes, but the newer Jet Express III could pull me. And if I had to chop the throttle for too many wakes I couldn't keep up. But man it was fun when you would beat a newer Maxxum or Cobalt or Sea Ray (SOME of them) to the harbor entry buoy! Then you would slow down and they would see that an old fashioned looking Chris Craft had chewed 'em up, and Grandma was holding on for dear life in the back seat. Woo Hoo!

Peter XK19 · Post by **Peter XK19** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:07 am

have you ssen the page dedicated to the xk22?

www.xk22.com

THE RAZZ · Post by **THE RAZZ** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:31 am

Did any one follow the 23' CC Stinger out of FL that sold on E bay two days ago for $3500?! The design looks hot, but I wondered about the performance of the V-6.

The length and hull shape made could be ideal for San Francisco bay. JT

dustoff135 · Post by **dustoff135** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:32 am

thank for the input guys. i'll continue my search for the boat in the barn. most likely an xk18 or 19. again, space being the problem.

farupp · Post by **farupp** » Fri May 30, 2008 7:11 am

Peter wrote: have you seen the page dedicated to the xk22?
www.xk22.com

I have looked at it and it has many interesting pictures, especially of two XK22 6.9s. How does one find out who administers the site and how could I find out how to contact a particular boat owner.

Thanks.

Peter XK19 · Post by **Peter XK19** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:46 am

Frank,
If you click on For Sale there is an info sheet you can download and there you´ll find a telephone number.

Peter
www.xk19.com

farupp · Post by **farupp** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:54 pm

Thanks, Peter

farupp · Post by **farupp** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:59 pm

Peter, I clicked on FOR SALE and all that was there were a lot of pictures of an aluminum, outboard hunting boat. No info sheet of any kind and no XK22s.

Do you kow what web site one starts at to upload pictures to www.XK22.com?

Thanks.

Bill Basler · Post by **Bill Basler** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:56 am

Frank: I think Peter is referring to one of the two Word.docs in the "For Sale" section. This is the only contact info I found:

Marc (216) 905-6322

Peter XK19 · Post by **Peter XK19** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:20 am

Bill, yes that was all I could find on this site.

Peter
www.xk19.com

farupp · Post by **farupp** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:59 am

Thanks, Bill and Peter.

I found that contact, too. I'll give him a call to see if he can direct me further. I'm trying to contact one of the XK-22 owners who uploaded pictures to the site but all there is are pictures and in some cases a state abbreviation and a boat name, but no contact info.

I have searched in our member hull registry, too, without success.

Thanks again.

dustoff135 · Post by **dustoff135** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:59 am

There are two XK 22s for sale on ebay right now. I'll attach a link for each. I live in Louisville, KY and saw 2 of these sell a couple of years ago in the $7,000 range if I remember correctly.

Patrick

XK Number 1

XK Number 2

Plasticfan · Post by **Plasticfan** » Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:41 pm

Just found this discussion. I own a '73 XK 22. I actually bought it from the guy who built the 22 website. I will contact him and urge him to join and join this discussion.
As far as Value I paid $ 3000.00 for a 22 with all the hardware and gunked engine. After two years and shy of 50k in parts and labor i have a boat for sale that isn't worth that much. But it sure is cool and very fast at 60mph +.
Kyle

Bill Basler · Post by **Bill Basler** » Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:30 pm

Kyle, as in Jamar? Good to see you on Boat Buzz. Post some pictures of your boat for everyone to enjoy!

dustoff135 · Post by **dustoff135** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:36 pm

I would love to see some photos also. Doesn't take long to spend that much does it?

Don Ayers · Post by **Don Ayers** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:44 pm

Here are some. His boat was in the Mast Head last time.

XK 22

XK 22

www.xk22.com

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XK22 web site

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XK 22 webmaster

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