[Rhodes22-list] More motor choice questions

[Bob Fletcher]

Robert, Dave, Bruce and Michael,

Thanks very much for the input on my motor choice questions.  Like 
everything elso on a boat, it looks like this involves compromises.  Can't 
have light weight, low cost, coastal cruising power  ultimate convenience 
but foolproof simplicity all in the same package.

Now if I were just more decisive....

Bob Fletcher


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Skinner" <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] More motor choice questions


> Bob Fletcher wrote:
>> ...
>> POWER - Is 6 HP enough for my plans?  I'm a little puzzled...
>> Isn't hull speed relative to the water you're in, regardless
>> of how fast that water is moving?
>
> Yup.  The greater HP is useful when there
> is a chop, and/or when the wind is against
> you.  Ultimately, as my auto racing friends
> say, "there is no substitute for cubic
> inches."
>
>> ... At a given speed, will the larger motor not working so
>> hard be quieter than a smaller one?
>
> Yes, up to a point.  Note that any O/B engine
> to date (new technology is an improvement, but
> not yet perfected, IMHO) will coke up if run
> at 1/4 throttle or less for an extended period,
> so there is little reason to go to more than
> 10 hp.
>
>> REMOTE CONTROL - ... Wouldn't a port gunwale mounted unit me
>> more "intuitive," (right hand on tiller, left controlling motor)?
>
> It is more usual to have side-mounted controls
> on the starboard side.  This could be a factor
> if someone else has to operate your boat.
>
>> RUDDER TO MOTOR LINK - ... Is the linkage really a big advantage?
>> If so, has anyone cobbled together a link other than with Stan's
>> UPP? Could it be as simple as a quick disconnect rod between the
>> tiller and the motor "handle"? ...
>
> Several lists speak of motor-rudder links.
> They all (so far) recommend that if a link is
> used, it ba attached to the rear top of the
> motor housing, and that they be quick-
> disconnect.  I have been tempted to build
> such a link on my boats, but the project has
> always sunk below others in priority, as the
> basic setup works well so far.
>
> -- 
> Robert Skinner
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