[Rhodes22-list] More motor choice questions

[Bob Fletcher]

Dave,

I'd settle for something more mundane, like a fuel cell.  We're sure Stan 
can do it.

Bob
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Bradley" <dwbrad at gmail.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 7:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] More motor choice questions


> 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.
>> >
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