[Rhodes22-list] dinghy motors

[Russell Miller]

Don't know where you sail, but we feel that the Honda*8 is excellent
considering tide flow etc.  Remember if the tide flow at 5 knots, you must
push your Rhodes at a speed >5 knots to make any head way at all.

Last summer we where on the Calibogue Sound where the tide f;owss about 5-6
knots.  We had the motor about 60% and enhjoying the view!!! Low & behold we
found we were losing headwAY - ibnsted of being headed to Harvbor Towne
Marina we were at sea!!!!  So you do need enough umph!

Russ
s/v Bulldog
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> hi all
> im looking at inflatables and motors and have a question...since ill be
> carrying the motor a lot, weight is a big factor...i want a four stroke
and found
> the two lightest are the nissan and the suzuki..both the same weight...55
lbs
> for the 6 horsepower...does anybody know how good these engines are...i
have a
> yamaha 8 on my rhodes which has been bulletproof but the 6 is over 75
> lbs...comments are welcome
> bets
> tom
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