[Rhodes22-list] Outboard recommendations

[DownHill]

Hank,

I think the consensus is: "it depends"

I've used a 4 hp 2 stroke Mariner, an 8 hp 2 stroke Mariner and a 101 lb (~
5 hp) thrust MinnKota  36V saltwater electric.  

I prefer the electric because it is quiet with no fumes and it gives one
better control of the boat. With no appreciable wind or current, I can get >
2 hrs. at ~ 5 knots with 2 people on board.  The batteries have never
dropped below a full charge indication. I use three, 12 V, 75 amp hr, marine
batteries.  Unfortunately the lead acid batteries weigh 35 lb each.  The
newer LiPoFe4 batteries weigh considerably less, but cost more.  I recently
paid ~ $400 for a 40 amp hr 12 V battery for another electic boat motor (40
lb thrust).

If you want to go on long cruises, have large currents (> 3-4 knots), or
high winds and have tow insurance get a gasoline motor, if you just want to
sail & need a motor to get to the sailing area, consider an electric.

cheers,

Joe



hankb3 wrote:
> 
> I'm about to get a R22 and I need some advice and wise counsel about what
> size, etc outboard all you experienced hands recommend. I'm looking at a
> used Tohatsu 9.8 that's in pretty good condition but it seems like an
> awful lot of iron to be hanging off the stern. Advice, suggestions, etc
> welcome.
> Thanks,
> Hank
> 

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