[Rhodes22-list] Motors

[John Tonjes]

Rob,
I don't know anything about the 5hp B&S, but I would recommend getting
something that can be repaired anywhere, such as a name brand engine.
Should anything break, it will only be as good as the service and parts you
will be able to find.
5 HP should do fine for inland lake sailing.

Rummy


> [Original Message]
> From: Rob Lowe <rlowe at vt.edu>
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: 5/30/2003 8:25:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Motors
>
> Anyone have any experience with these new Briggs and Stratton 5 Hp 4
stroke
> motors?  For $700 (new), I wonder what one would be getting into.  Is 5 Hp
> enough for lake sailing?  I doubt I'll ever get around to much big water.
-
> rob
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 10:11 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Motors
>
>
> I looked though some of the archives, but didn't see anything on this,
> although I expect it's been covered.
>
> Any suggestions on minimum and/or maximum horsepower and any other
> suggestions on motors?  The 76 model I have seems to have an electrical
> problem, the reverse doesn't work, and there is an oil leak from the shaft
> area.  Plus, it's a Johnson which I'm led to believe is hard to get parts
> for (something about bankruptcy(s)).  I figure I can get it fixed, but
I'll
> still have a repaired 76 motor.  I asked at the marina about new ones
(talk
> about almost having a stroke, I had no idea how much these things cost!).
>
> A buddy of mine has one, but I'm pretty sure it's a short shaft model. 
Has
> anyone had a longer shaft installed?  And at what cost? (I think I can
steal
> my buddies and it might be worth having a longer shaft installed).
>
> Or, anyone out there with an extra motor to sell?  thanks - rob
>
> Rob Lowe
> S/V Getaway
>
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