[ham] [Rhodes22-list] Questions

[Michael Meltzer]

get the 8 hp Yamaha, even with the 8 their will be time that you will have it WOT and still be wanting more, it look like the 6 and
8 are the same motor with the 6 being "derated", they weight the same, saving a few dollars in the wrong place. The Honda 8 is
closet match and the tilter setup on the Yamaha is better. Honda have has more problems out of the box lately. what will really
mater will be the shop you buying it from setting up the motor correctly, the cable will need to be "dialed" in right(and readjusted
the year after).

I run the 9.9TH, the real advantage is the able to relocate the throttle to the tiller. it also comes in a extra long shaft, alone
with Stan putting rails on the motor mount(an extra 6 inches) means the motor can handle higher winds(bigger waves).

Think about getting a CDI fuller, the 175% will be over powered in anything above 15 knots, you want to change to a 110% on those
days.

MJM


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Connolly" <jbconnolly@speakeasy.net>
To: "Rhodes 22 List" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 6:44 PM
Subject: [ham] [Rhodes22-list] Questions


> My '85 recycled in the photo will be equipped with IMF, genoa furler
> (presumably GB model) and 175% genoa, 7:1 motor lift, mast raising system
> (i.e., generally similar to 2002 Boat Show Package #2).  There are still a
> few opportunities to make choices.
>
> Boat will be sailed various places, mostly Boston, MA area bays,
> Salem/Marblehead area, Cape Cod, etc.  Also some lake sailing in NH a week
> or so a year.
>
> 1.  I'm thinking about a Yamaha F6 (4-stroke) outboard, long shaft with
> optional high-thrust prop and generator kit.  Anybody have any input.
> Hondas are nice, (have one of their lawnmowers) but more money, no 6HP
> available.  Had good luck with Yamaha 250HP on last powerboat.  Unimpressed
> but no major complaints with Nissan 5HP 1-cyl 2-stroke on last sailboat.
> Nissans are available locally at lowest prices anywhere, REgarding Yamaha, I
> know survey indicated 8-HP is most popular size.  8-HPs exceed my optimal
> budget, and Yamaha T-8 is very heavy.
>
> 2.  Is 175% genoa the best sail for this boat and the prevailing summer
> winds in these parts, or should I ask Stan about availability of other
> sails.
>
> More questions as they occur to me.  If I've missed something, let me know.
>
> Jim Connolly
>
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