[Rhodes22-list] Engine size

[Geankoplis]

I've had both 6hp and 9.9's. on the Rhodes for the last 30 years.  I found
the 6hp easier to move around and with the long shaft, electric start and
alternator just great.  Worked in the Bahamas, the Chesapeake Bay, San Juans
and Baja.  There were a couple of times where a larger engine would have
been nice but I was never in any danger with the smaller engine, just had to
have more patience and less fuel.  You really can't make a mistake on the
sizes each has discussed, it ends up becoming a personal choice not an
absolute.
Chris Geankoplis
Enosis

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Alan Robertson
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 16:36
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Engine size

Dear Tom,
I would not recommend anything less than a 7.5 hp.  Originally I had a
Evinrude regular shaft 6 and it was inadequate when bucking headwinds or
waves, and did not get the Rhodes quite up to maximum displacement hull
speed (sq. root of the waterline, a little over -20ft. X 1.25 = speed in
knots). So, in '85 we went to electric start long shaft 9.9  Johnsons (they
don't make that size anymore). Rebuilts with dealer warranty OK
It has never cavitated under extreme bow waves or following seas.
With new motor ignition set up, you really don't need the electric start
which adds weight and cost, unless, it comes with an alternator which you
need for charging battery for lights and appliances OR like me you have
arthritic shoulders and wife or other first mate can't pull cord hard enough
to start manually.

Read the Rhodes 22 archives about past starting and conking out troubles
with the Yamaha 7.5. Probably OK now.
THOR IV   Lake George NY
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  From: Thomas Keane<mailto:tompshopper at hotmail.com> 
  To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
  Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 1:36 PM
  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Engine size



  I have a 4-hp Mariner and it works fine getting in/out of marina and back
across bay when winds fails. Would want something bigger for long distance
cruising.

  > Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:25:15 -0700
  > From: bencittadino at gmail.com<mailto:bencittadino at gmail.com>
  > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
  > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Engine size
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > I have a 9.9hp Yamaha four stroke. A 6hp will work. Considerations
include
  > whether you will be bucking any tides or currents. If you search the
  > archives (never thought I'd be the one to say that) you will see many
  > references to engine sizes. Good luck.
  > 
  > BenC
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > cgstetson wrote:
  > > 
  > > looking for suggestions on engine size ...wondering if a 6 hp would
work
  > > 
  > > thanks
  > > 
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