[Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor

[Cover-Man]

The only reason I opted for the T8 was to have an electric start and the alternator.  The motor is used so little, but when you need it...

Art

And,  have a nice day!

On Aug 7, 2011, at 10:58 PM, "Stephen Staum" <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have had a 4 hp 2 stroke and a 5 hp 4 stroke on my '87 R22 for 8 seasons 
> in Quincy and MA Bay including open water trips to Provincetown and Salem, 
> MA.  HP has always been adequate even w 4 foot seas and 25 to 30 mph gusts. 
> I would go w the 6 hp Tohatsu for the best combo of power vs weight.  It is 
> still light enough for 1 person to load it.
> 
> Stephen Staum
> '87 R22, Carol Lee
> Needham, MA
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: David Craft
> Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 4:39 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am soon to an owner of a recycled Rhodes in N. C. to be kept on the
> coast.
> 
> I do need to purchase an outboard.  The boat could take some longer runs
> down the ICW under power.
> 
> I have read that 4-10hp is recommended.  I am thinking 8 hp.
> 
> Thanks for any insight.
> 
> David Craft
> Greensboro, NC
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