[Rhodes22-list] Eric and Motor size for the Rhodes 22 (Get good PFD and Locator Device

[Eric Nelson]

Nope Not looking for a powerboat, Was looking more for the long shaft. It
just happened that the 25 horse motor was attached to it and it was cheap. I
really doubt that I am going to be running it all that much since my primary
source of propulsion is of course.... Wind Power. And if I were running it I
doubt I'd take it over 7 knots.

In taking everyones advice to heart though, the 25 horse will probably stay
on there till I can find sutable <10HP Long shaft. Until then I will
obviously keep a moderate control on the throttle.

Thanks for the information everyone.

--Eric

On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 6:50 AM, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:

>
> Eric:
>
> If you want a power boat, a.k.a. stinkpot, then get one.  However, when
> dealing with a small sailboat there are other things to understand before
> you hang a large motor off the transom.
>
> The Rhodes 22 transom is neither designed nor made for a 25 H.P motor.  A
> 25
> H.P. motor will apply too much torque to the motor mount and the structure
> of the transom.
>
> Yes you may have been physically able to do it and it worked for a short
> time.  However, the structure just might fail after some fatique to the
> fiberglass and attaching points.  Consider that it might fail in a storm in
> the sound?
>
> If you want to hang a 25 H.P. motor from a Rhodes 22 sailboat then you need
> to rebuild and reinforce the transom substantially.  You would have to
> reinforce the whole transom and adjoining hull walls to handle the fatigue
> and stress you are causing.  That would be a lot of glass work and sealed
> plywood to create the stucture able to routinely handle that stress and
> torque.
>
> Stop and imagine the transom falling off in the middle of the sound with
> the
> motor visiting Davy Jones.
>
> Yes they put big motors on current MacGregor 26's.  The transom and boat
> are
> designed to handle those things.  Mac 26's are really Motor Boats with
> sails
> as accessories.
>
> If you go out again with this combination, have a good PFD with GPS Locator
> so they can find you.  See page 33 of current West Marine Cat.
>
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
>
>
>
>
>
> Rik Sandberg-2 wrote:
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > 25 hp = overkill times about 4
> >
> > Agree that you do need at least a 20 inch shaft, 25 is better.
> >
> > Rik
> >
> > Ayn Rand was a prophet - - it isn't my fault
> >
> >
> >
> > Eric Nelson wrote:
> >> Ok so I upgraded the motor on my Rhodes. This of course has been frought
> >> with it's own troubles such as leaking seals, spun bushing on the prop
> >> that
> >> no one carries anymore, starter drive gear worn out. but this is all
> just
> >> extra work. What I am really curious about is how well the Rhodes will
> >> take
> >> havign a 25 horse motor pushing it through the water. I had a fair bit
> of
> >> trouble with the 9.5 short shaft out on the Sound, keeping the prop in
> >> the
> >> water and fighting the tidal currents really made getting anywhere when
> >> the
> >> wind just wouldn't cooperate. So am I looking damaging the hull by
> >> pushing
> >> the boat harder, should I add more support to the whole transom or will
> I
> >> just need it on the motor mount.
> >>
> >> -Eric
> >> 1978 Rhodes 22 Continental
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