[Rhodes22-list] propane outboard motor

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

José,

Congratulations on the recycled boat and welcome to the Rhodes Fleet. We tend to be a rowdy bunch...just saying. 

I considered the propane outboard when I got my recycled boat in 2013, but ended up with a new 20-inch shaft Tohatsu 9.8. I love the thought of not having unleaded fuel. However, I just didn't see the benefit of propane over a standard four cycle. My Tohatsu sips gas, starts on first pull ( okay one press of electric start) and has been bullet proof. I do not have remote controls but maybe one day. I don't find it very difficult but I have long arms to control tiller and throttle. 

Where is your home port?

Does the Lehr outboard come in a 20 inch sailboat-friendly ( long shaft) version?

Cheers,
Ted

S/V AIRPOWER 
1991/2013 R22
Jacksonville, FL



> On Mar 23, 2015, at 1:07 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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> 
> I'm looking into the possibility of having a LEHR 9.9hp ERL outboard motor
> mounted on a new recycled Rhodes22 Stan is finishing off for me. I was
> wondering whether anyone in this list knows of or has this motor. If so, I
> would appreciate it if you let me know about your experience and how to best
> set it up. For example, what type of propane tank do you use and where do
> you keep it? A previous thread in this list on this topic was discontinued -
> but from other sources I understand that a vapor-tight locker is the safest
> way to keep propane on board. Could such a locker be installed e.g. inside
> the lazarette? 
> 
> Any other information (e.g. propeller or remote control installation) would
> be much appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> José
> 
> 
> 
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