[Rhodes22-list] Sailing Long Island Sound

[kuzzal at comcast.net]

Thanks Dave, and all who have offered opinions. It seems there are are many & various points of view on the subject.

Yes Dave I got a slip in Stamford CT at Brewers on the east side.

Do we have many in this area of CT

Nick Kuzniarski

 

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From: David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> 

> Hi, Nick. One more data point. We went with Stan's 9.9 Yamaha and electric 
> start/electric lift. Sounds like a luxury and an added complication, but it 
> made my wife more comfortable to feel that she could easily lower the motor 
> and start the boat. 
> 
> By the way, did you find a slip in the area? 
> 
> Dave Bradley 
> 
> 
> On 2/2/06, kuzzal at comcast.net wrote: 
> > 
> > I would appreciate some advice; 
> > 
> > I will be picking up a new Rhodes from Stan at the end of March & will be 
> > sailing Long Island Sound (for the 1st time) from Stamford CT. 
> > 
> > I am shopping for an outboard engine and like the Tohatsu 9.8 HP 4 stroke 
> > engines but don't like the weight at 86 Lbs for the 20" manual & 91 Lbs 
> > electric start. I would prefer a lighter engine. 
> > The 8 HP is the same weight as the 9.9 HP so no pint in going with the 8 
> > HP except for cost. 
> > The 6HP is only 55 Lbs but I suspect that its to small for Long Island 
> > Sound? Those of you out there who sail the sound what size do you use? 
> > 
> > A more general question; I can't seem to justify the electric start since: 
> > 1. It adds weight (only 5 Lbs), 
> > 2. Adds cost (~$200), 
> > 3. The battery charging ability will be limited since when running it does 
> > not produce much charge and probably will use more for starting then it will 
> > produce for charging. 
> > 4. Its got to be wired in to the electrics - extra hassle 
> > 5. Manual start is simpler, no wiring, less cost, less weight. 
> > 
> > Comments welcome 
> > Regards Nick Kuzniarski 
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