[Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor

[Leland]

Joe,

Looks like you hit the nail on the head with the impeller.  Couldn't find
anything official on the Internet but the damage would be to the rubber
impeller within 10 to 30 seconds.  The discussion groups also recommend that
you replace your impeller every season and mine is now 4 years old, so maybe
it doesn't cause a lot of damage.

Thanks!

Lee


Sailor Joe wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
>> 
>> FCrawford0707 wrote:
>>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> -----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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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
>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>>>> 
>>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
>>>> go
>>>> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> View this message in context:
>>> http://old.nabble.com/Hp-for-motor-tp32209856p32226892.html
>>> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>>> 
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>>> 
>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
>>> go to 
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> 
>>>  
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>>> 
>>> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
>>> go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
>>> __________________________________________________
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 

-- 
View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Hp-for-motor-tp32209856p32288202.html
Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.