[Rhodes22-list] Outboards

[Michael Meltzer]

I do not like one cylinder motors, to get 6hp out of it you might be geting a vibation problem. I would move up to the next size. 
looks like the the 8hp is a derated 9.8, So maybe the 9.8 is the best bet, BTW make sure to get the 8.5x7 prop.

MJM


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald Lipton" <rlipton at earthlink.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2004 6:58 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Outboards


> My Merc. 9.9 outboard is dead at my mooring in Monroe Harbor.  I am thinking
> of replacing it with a new Nissan 4 stroke 6 hp.  It is especially appealing because
> it weighs only 55 lbs and I am going to have to swap motors on the water.
> (I still have to get the old behemoth out.)
> Does anyone have experience with these engines?  I know that 6 is a bit on
> the low side for the Rhodes but I tend to use the engine only close to and inside
> the harbor.  I also have heard that the four strokes tend to have a bit more
> thrust per rated hp. Clean and quiet is nice too. Any comments?
>
> Ron
>
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