[Rhodes22-list]David and Rose

[Ronald Lipton]

Just to update the list.  I have not had significant oil burning on
my new Nissan 6hp 4 cycle after I refilled the almost empty
reservoir after about 8 hours.  I did take it to the dealer and he
rechecked it and sees no oil burning problems either.  I hope it
really is only a break-in problem.  I did look for two strokes
before I bought the new Nissan and did not find any long
shafts in the local shops or bboards (until just after I bought
the new motor).  So the jury is still out.  I have been happy
with the performance.  Plenty of power and quieter than the
2 cycle engines.  The 6hp does tend to vibrate, which is probably
accentuated by the non-rigid connection to my older style motor
lift.

Ron




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Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list]David and Rose


> Rose,
> I'm not sure what motor survey you were looking at, but the Tohatsu 8 (2
> cycle) is preferred by at least five R22 owners that I am aware of. It 
> weighs a
> scant 52 lbs and is easy enough for my wife to pull start. It is also
> available  with an electric start for the physically challenged.
> Gas tanks? Don't get us started. The Tohatsu burns one gallon of fuel per
> hour at full throttle. My R22 reaches hull speed at approximately 2/3 
> throttle
> which also happens to be the most fuel efficient throttle position for the
> motor. Six gallons will last approximately 8 hours. My GPS shows that I am 
> doing
> 6 mph at 2/3 throttle so that gives you a range of 48 miles. Of course 
> wind
> and  tides can affect the distance over land you can travel. On Lake 
> Hartwell
> we  don't have tides, but winds can really slow you down.
> I definitely would recommend the longer shaft. I have had my Tohatsu for
> five years and the only maintenance required is the annual changing of the 
> spark
> plugs and lower unit oil.
> As I have often stated prior to this (Yes, I'm ducking) I don't believe 
> the
> 4 stroke motors have the time proven performance and reliability that the 
> 2
> strokes have shown for many years. I am basing my statement on the 
> problems
> that  I have personally seen other owners have with the four strokes, 
> nothing
> scientific.
>
> Rummy
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