[Rhodes22-list] motors

[elle]

I replaced the stock prop on my Tohatsu 9.8 with the
4-blade high-thrust prop for better maneuverability. I
lost a bit of speed, and the boat tends to squat if I
push it close to full throttle (really no reason to do
so...)...but the prop bites quickly and affords quick
response when maneuvering to my dock. Worth the
trade-off for me.

elle


--- Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com> wrote:

>
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|215570|220614|292251|316465&id=9
> 26156&cartId=869059
> 
> I have a 2005 Tohatsu 9.8 4-stroke.  I bought the
> stripped model (no elec
> start, no alternator) because at the time I did not
> have a slip and wanted
> the lightest possible weight for trailer sailing. 
> The motor weighs 83
> pounds and most often starts on the first pull. 
> They were out-of-stock on
> the 8 hp, or I would have bought one of those.  I
> understand the 8 and 9.8
> are alike, with minor changes.
> 
> The 6.5 pitch three blade Tohatsu prop and can move
> s/v Raven to 6.0 hull
> speed at 1/4 throttle.  She will push past 7 knots
> at about 3/4 throttle,
> but it's loud and mucho vibration.  The best setting
> is about 4 knots sewing
> machining along.  It's quiet, like ghosting.
> 
> The new four blade prop that Defender has looks even
> better and might give
> your 8 more muscle.
> 
> PT
> 
> 
> 


We can't change the angle of the wind....but we can adjust our sails.

 1992 Rhodes 22   Recyc '06  "WaterMusic"   (Lady in Red)