[Rhodes22-list] dinghy motors

[Robert Quinn]

We have a 4HP Yamaha, 2 stroke, on our 9.5' inflatable dinghy.  I was
initially quite surprised at how well the motor moved the dinghy with both
Kathy and I aboard.  Just over 40#.

Bob and Kathy on the "NoKaOi"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Skinner" <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] dinghy motors


> SVTRITON at aol.com wrote:
> > 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...
>
> Tom,
>
> IMHO, you could easily push an inflatable with 2-3 hp,
> at a considerable weight savings.
>
> I have an old Sears Gamefisher 3.5 hp air-cooled
> 2-stroke that weighs 24 lbs.
>
> Briggs and Stratton makes an air-cooled 4-stroke,
> also fairly light.
>
> You might want to think small if weight is an issue...
>
> /Bob Skinner
>
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