[Rhodes22-list] propane outboard motor

[The Rhodes 22 Email List]

Hi, 
I have the 5 hp Lehr and use the tank they sale, it is light and easy to carry. I do have the long shaft. I day sail on lake and don't leave tank on boat. If it's just me I strap it on top of laz, if I have others aboard, I will put in laz, but again, it's only for a few hours. I do not use a motor much and was having to clean carb twice yearly. Don't have that problem with propane. Been a couple of yrs and all I've done is oil changes (can't even tell it's been used, still clear) and lube. Just my experience. 

Eric J
 



> On Mar 23, 2015, at 4:19 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> 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:
>> 
>> 
>> 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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