[Rhodes22-list] Motors

[Michael Meltzer]

you want a long shaft,  Rummy likes his motor and I would also look at the Mercury 6hp, I like the tiller controls.

MJM
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 10:11 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Motors


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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