[Rhodes22-list] Motors

[Rik Sandberg]

Rob,

I have a 4.5 hp Evinrude that started life as a 15 inch model. I had the 
extension put on to get it to 20 inches. Cost about $150 bucks. The motor 
works far better as a 20 incher. Hardly ever sucks air now. When it was 15 
inches, we had to stay at the back of the cockpit to keep it driving well. 
If anyone went forward, it would cavitate.

Rik


On Thu, 29 May 2003 10:11:57 -0400, Rob Lowe <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> I looked though some of the archives, but didn't see anything on this, 
> although I expect it's been covered.
>
> Any suggestions on minimum and/or maximum horsepower and any other 
> suggestions on motors?  The 76 model I have seems to have an electrical 
> problem, the reverse doesn't work, and there is an oil leak from the 
> shaft area.  Plus, it's a Johnson which I'm led to believe is hard to get 
> parts for (something about bankruptcy(s)).  I figure I can get it fixed, 
> but I'll still have a repaired 76 motor.  I asked at the marina about new 
> ones (talk about almost having a stroke, I had no idea how much these 
> things cost!).
>
> A buddy of mine has one, but I'm pretty sure it's a short shaft model.  
> Has anyone had a longer shaft installed?  And at what cost? (I think I 
> can steal my buddies and it might be worth having a longer shaft 
> installed).
>
> Or, anyone out there with an extra motor to sell?  thanks - rob
>
> Rob Lowe
> S/V Getaway
>
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