[Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor

[Leland]

I've a 9.9 Merc which is way too heavy and unnecessary power.  It has an
electric start but in cold weather the battery doesn't have enough juice and
I need to pull start it.  It's not a big deal and I probably won't bother
with an electric start next time, however it is easier to pull start the
motor out of the water, which I've been told is a big no-no.  I immediately
lower the motor into the water once it starts so I can't imagine that the
engine would overheat in the few seconds that it's out of the water.  Am I
wrong?

My next motor will be a 6 or 8 hp.  Weight will definitely play large in the
decision.  For those of you with 6 hp, how fast can you go in calm water?

Thanks!

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
Kent Island, MD


FCrawford0707 wrote:
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> 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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> -----Original Message-----
> 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
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> David,
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> I have a 9.9 Yamaha which does a great job, but the weight is a killer. 
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> I were shopping for a new motor, weight would be a major consideration.
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> Bill
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> David Craft wrote:
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>> Hello,
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>> I am soon to an owner of a recycled Rhodes in N. C. to be kept on the
>> coast.
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>> I do need to purchase an outboard.  The boat could take some longer runs
>> down the ICW under power.
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>> I have read that 4-10hp is recommended.  I am thinking 8 hp.
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>> Thanks for any insight.
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>> David Craft
>> Greensboro, NC
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