[Rhodes22-list] Sailing Long Island Sound

[TN Rhodey]

I agree, My 96 Merc 6 HP (2 stroke) has electric start and manual pull start
ready to go. This and throttle/shifter on tiller are important features to
me. I don't have remote controls and it is handy to have gas and F/N/R on
tiller when docking.

Wally




On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 6:58 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:

> Tom,
>
> Good move. The difference in power between the two motors is minimal and
> probably not noticeable at all on the Rhodes. You will find yourself many
> times
> reaching for the rope to manually start it because it's so easy to start.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 11/15/2008 7:15:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> tjhogarty at gmail.com writes:
>
>
> I  reviewed much of the archives related to motors and went  shopping
> yesterday.  The Yamaha high thrust 9.9 and 8 are very similar  in weight
> and
> not tooooo much in price, so I was leaning to the 9.9.   I wanted the
> electric start which is available on both.  I asked how  to start these if
> the battery was dead and learned there is a real  difference between them.
> The 8 hp model is ready to go manual with the  rope installed, however, the
> 9.9 requires the cowling to be removed and  roped wrapped before you can
> start manually.  I've been burned before  with electrical problems and went
> with the belt and suspenders 8  hp.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> MichaelMeltzer wrote:
> >
> > I would  get the 9.9, been thought a number of outboards on a rhodes22,
> > used  the Yamaha 9.9 high thrust in the end. Also on the sound, the 8
> > will  about do it but if the weight is the same they 9.8 will give you
> > that  extra push when you screw up, you know like pushing a bad hand :-)I
> >  also think you are being silly about the electric start, boats do not
> >  have breaks so if the motor stalls (and they all do) like around  docks,
> > seawalls, jetties, rock, you only have seconds before the wind  will
> > really start to move you, you save over 200$ in damage in the  end. The
> > second issue is your wife/spouse/other will have a half a  change to
> > start it and maybe pick your back up instead of just cashing  the life
> > insurance check? Think they could sail back? Remember you are  thinking
> > of this in the clam comfort, not like the cluster fuck that  happens,
> > with all the confusion, doubts and delays.
> >
> >  -MJM
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From:  rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-
> >>  bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of kuzzal at comcast.net
> >> Sent:  Thursday, February 02, 2006 9:32 AM
> >> To:  Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> >> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Sailing Long  Island Sound
> >>
> >> I would appreciate some  advice;
> >>
> >> I will be picking up a new Rhodes from Stan  at the end of March & will
> > be
> >> sailing Long Island  Sound (for the 1st time) from Stamford CT.
> >>
> >> I am  shopping for an outboard engine and like the Tohatsu 9.8 HP 4
> >  stroke
> >> engines but don't like the weight at 86 Lbs for the 20"  manual & 91
> > Lbs
> >> electric start. I would prefer a  lighter engine.
> >> The 8 HP is the same weight as the 9.9 HP so no  pint in going with the
> > 8
> >> HP except for cost.
> >>  The 6HP is only 55 Lbs but I suspect that its to small for Long  Island
> >> Sound? Those of you out there who sail the sound what size  do you use?
> >>
> >> A more general question; I can't seem to  justify the electric start
> > since:
> >>  1. It adds  weight  (only 5 Lbs),
> >> 2. Adds cost (~$200),
> >> 3.  The battery charging ability will be limited since when running it
> >  does
> >> not produce much charge and probably will use more for  starting then
> > it
> >> will produce for charging.
> >> 4.  Its got to be wired in to the electrics - extra hassle
> >> 5. Manual  start is simpler, no wiring, less cost, less weight.
> >>
> >>  Comments welcome
> >> Regards   Nick Kuzniarski
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