[Rhodes22-list] internetoutboards: 8 vs 9.9hp

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6 hp is excellent choice. Good compromise between cost, power, economy & weight. I have used 4, 5 & 9.9 hp on mine in coastal ocean conditions & 6 hp is plenty in my opinion. Larger outboard uses too much fuel cutting range or forcing more fuel storage.  Also requires 2 people to lift the heavier large motors. 

Stephen Staum
s/v Carol Lee 2
Needham, MA

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> On Dec 29, 2014, at 3:16 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> I've done quite a bit of reading/thinking on this recurring question. Did
> some research and wrote this to myself:
> 
> Brooks: After much reading in R22 site, I’ve come to conclusion that I want
> a 6 HP/20" with High Thrust prop.
> $1800 MSRP  (Note: prop selection specifically states one is for 3000 lb
> displacement hull)
> ****************************************
> Sail Pro Model! Designed specifically for sail boaters. This powerful
> sailboat engine,  available in a "long" and an "ultra-long" (25 ") shaft,
> has a high thrust sail drive propeller to give you the power you need. It
> also includes a 12V, 60W, 5A charging system for charging your battery or
> powering external electrical devices and its own charging cable. Sailing
> just got better with Tohatsu’s 6hp "Sail Pro" sailboat motor!
> 
> Nice review at:
> https://backbeatsailing.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/tohatsu-6-hp-sail-pro-review/
> 3000 lb sailboat. He bought 6 HP Sail Pro and it pushes boat at 5.3 knots at
> 1/3 throttle. At full he can get 6 knots. 
> He sails in an area with some very rugged conditions (currents, wind and
> waves) and is very pleased. He gets about 18 nm per gal at 1/3 throttle.
> 
> http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html
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> 
> Just as the 8 is same weight as 10, the 4,5,and 6 are same weight: 60 lb vs
> over 100 for 8/10 and uses half the gas at full throttle. I REALLY like
> getting rid of 40 lbs on the stern. 
> 
> Negative: Does NOT come with electric start or shift on the handle. But I
> used a 5hp for 6 months fairly regularly and never found pulling cord to
> start a big issue - always started on first pull. My currently installed 9.8
> Tohatsu does not have shift on the handle and again, it's so far been a
> minor issue - I'm just using shifter at dock and usually coast in - your
> mileage may vary. 
> 
> So, my 2013 9.8 hp, 25" shaft, with 20 or so hours on it will be up for sale
> when I get some time. 
> 
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