[Rhodes22-list] New Owner - OBM question

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You will love the 9.8. Had one. Super smooth, super reliable, super strong. 2 stroke or 4? Mine was a 2. Great motor. Make sure you get it professionally serviced though. A long ugly story...I had a serious problem replacing my thermostat, which on my 2 stroke, was "under" the head. I'll spare you the details....one hint...skinny head bolts... Anyway, enjoy!
Chris Greco 

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> On May 26, 2014, at 9:12 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> John, 
> 
> First, welcome to the club! You're in for a treat when you get your boat. It's the best thing since sliced bread. IMHO. 
> 
> I had many of the same questions last year when I got my boat. I went with a Tohatsu 9.8 20inch and I changed the prop to the "high thrust" prop. Not sure it made too much difference but now I have a backup. 
> 
> If I had to do it again, I'd go with the tohatsu 8hp. The 9.8 may be overkill, however the extra HPs never hurt. The extra weight isn't a factor so far. 
> 
> You can't beat the price of the tohatsu and internet retailers will include shipping to Stan. Stan did a nice job mounting the motor and getting it all setup. 
> 
> Let us know when you get your boat. We look forward to seeing pictures!
> 
> Cheers,
> Ted
> 
> S/V AIRPOWER 
> 1991/2013 R22
> Boston, MA (soon to be Jacksonville, FL)
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 26, 2014, at 8:55 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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>> Hi all - John here, a soon-to-be first time R22 owner, as soon as Stan finishes with the final touches on a recycled '99.
>> 
>> A quick first question to the assembled wisdom here:
>> 
>> OBM - how critical is the "high thrust, low RPM" type of OBM that is recommended? I can only find that advertised for Yamaha 9.9s and above; no other brands mention the 'high thrust' versions; the R22 forum comments don't seem to mention it (as they do shaft length and general size/hp).  
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>> I will be a lower Chesapeake sailor, so the OBM use will be primarily in/out of the marina.
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>> Thanks all!!
>> 
>> John     
>> 
>> 
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