[Rhodes22-list] More motor choice questions

[David Bradley]

Bob, you can hold out for the cold fusion model.  Stan is one hell of an
engineer, I'm told.

Dave



On 8/17/06, Bob Fletcher <tfl4625 at blackfoot.net> wrote:
>
> 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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