[Rhodes22-list] Motors with electric start

[jbconnolly at speakeasy.net]

I have ordered this motor with the electric start as requested by WW/admiral.  THe motor is ready next weekend and the boat will be delivered the weekend after (I think).  I will let you know.

Jim Connolly


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Lowe [mailto:rlowe at vt.edu]
> Sent: Monday, June 2, 2003 03:33 PM
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Motors with electric start
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> I'm getting to the point where a new motor might have to be purchased.  Took the drains out of the gearbox of the old one and a nice, grey material oozed out (homogenized oil and water, I assume).  That plus the inoperative reverse and the failure to start problem is pushing me towards a new one.  I was quoted $450 to extend a short shaft into a long shaft.  I've looked at the used ones on the various web sites but didn't see anything I really cared for.
> 
> 
> I'm looking at the 8Hp Tohatsu/Nissan.  Question, I'm thinking about the electric start feature.  Not so much for starting the motor, but I have no charging system on the boat as it is.  I was looking at adding a flexible mount solar charger, but the cost of those is about what the electric start additional would be.  Any one have an electric start option?  How about batteries, wiring, over charge protection, etc.  I've got a battery on board now, but it has to be charged though an external charger.  I would also like to add more electrical devices in the future (like inverter for a blender, got to keep up with Rummy).  Any advice is appreciated! 
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> Rob
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