[Rhodes22-list] dinghy motors

[William P. Barry, III]

I guess we didn't notice where the motor was to be used, but bulldog also
has the short shaft Honda 5. Same overall Impressive performance.

    Russ Miller
    Will Barry
    Bulldog
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell Miller" <re.miller at att.net>
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Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] dinghy motors


> 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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