[Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor

[fcrawford0707 at aol.com]

I have a Yamaha 4 stroke / 8hp - it's more than enough thrust to counter our tidal currents (Avalon, NJ ).    I don't think I've ever run it at full throttle.   I agree with Bill that weight is a major consideration.   I would strongly consider a 6 hp if I had to replace it.
    Frone Crawford
    s/v Sunday Morning

 

 


 

 

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From: bill pauer <billpauer at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tue, Aug 9, 2011 10:58 am
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor



David,

I have a 9.9 Yamaha which does a great job, but the weight is a killer.  If
I were shopping for a new motor, weight would be a major consideration.

Bill

David Craft wrote:
> 
> 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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