[Rhodes22-list] "new" rhodes owner

[Herb Parsons]

Ironically, I just saw a recommendation for the Yamaha high thrust for a new (to him) O'Day 25 owner. Probably worth checking out.

Herb Parsons

S/V O'Jure
1976 O'Day 25
Lake Grapevine, N TX

S/V Reve de Papa
1971 Coronado 35
Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana Coast

>>> tnrhodey at hotmail.com 6/15/2006 6:20:40 am >>>
Bob,

Congrats on your new toy!

I think most on this list have 'Long" shaft. These are usually 20 inch. The 
25 inch are the Extra long. I have a Merc Long shaft but it is a 2 stroke. 
It is a nice little motor. Throttle and gear control all on the tiller.

You may want to consider the Yamaha High Thrust. It is 9 hp 4 stroke that is 
geared for displacement hull. It also has Extra Long shaft and the correct 
prop for our sailboats.

I haven't shopped 4 strokes so I don't know how they all compare in price 
and weight. Something to consider with the Extra Long shaft.....with your 
motor mount can the motor raise and tilt high enough to get the prop out of 
the water?

Fair Winds,

Wally


>From: bobmellor <rhmello at aol.com>
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] "new" rhodes owner
>Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 23:01:59 -0700 (PDT)
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>i am now the proud owner of a '80 rhodes22 (buyers fee will be going to
>stan.)
>
>and now the first of what will likley be many questions for the group.....
>
>1.  MOTOR - first and most important.... many references in archives...
>
>a.  Brand - I will be getting a new motor this weekend. 9.8-9.9 four
>stroke.....  tohatsu or mercury?  archives show a loyal tohatsu following.
>My concern would be the scarcity of listed service locations as opposed to
>mercury?
>
>b.  Shaft - references to "long" but which.... 20?, 25?
>
>2.  PORTS
>
>first project is leaky forward opening ports.  I removed one last weekend,
>and while researching replace vs repair, i see that the angle is too steep
>for drained ports.  What about drilling a hole or two in the bottom, put in
>a tube fitting and running tubing in back of the liner down to another
>fitting that takes it back outside to drain?  Did anybody ever try that?
>
>appreciate any and all help....
>
>bob mellor
>bethlehem, pa
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