[Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor

[Sailor Joe]

Leland, I've always heard the danger in running an outboard out of the water
is the damage it does to the water pump when running dry.  Supposedly just a
few seconds can damage the rubber impeller, shortening its life and/or
causing it to fail possibly at an inopportune moment.  Maybe we should send
this question to Myth Busters?



Leland wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
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> 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>
>> To: rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Tue, Aug 9, 2011 10:58 am
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor
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>> 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
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>> 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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