[Rhodes22-list] Motors

[Rik Sandberg]

Rob,

Don't know a lot about the new B/S 5 horse. I did look it up on their web 
site a while back and was not able to find a long shaft model listed. 15 
inch only. You'd rather have a longer shaft for an R22. It's been a while 
since I checked this, so it's possible they have added a long shaft model.

Rik


On Fri, 30 May 2003 09:25:25 -0400, Rob Lowe <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> 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>
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>
>
> 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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