[Rhodes22-list] Motors

[Wally Buck]

Rob,

I think the Briggs & Stratton is for fresh water use only.

I have a 6 HP Merc 2 Stroke and it works just fine. I sail inland lakes with 
little current. As MJM said the tiller controls are a plus. Mine also has 
electric start and small alternator. Electric start is great.

Wally


>From: "John Tonjes" <johntonjes at earthlink.net>
>Reply-To: johntonjes at earthlink.net,The Rhodes 22 mail list 
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>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Motors
>Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 12:07:35 -0400
>
>Rob,
>I don't know anything about the 5hp B&S, but I would recommend getting
>something that can be repaired anywhere, such as a name brand engine.
>Should anything break, it will only be as good as the service and parts you
>will be able to find.
>5 HP should do fine for inland lake sailing.
>
>Rummy
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Rob Lowe <rlowe at vt.edu>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Date: 5/30/2003 8:25:29 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Motors
> >
> > Anyone have any experience with these new Briggs and Stratton 5 Hp 4
>stroke
> > motors?  For $700 (new), I wonder what one would be getting into.  Is 5 
>Hp
> > enough for lake sailing?  I doubt I'll ever get around to much big 
>water.
>-
> > rob
> >
> >
> > ----- 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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