[Rhodes22-list] Horsepower ?? Engine size ??

[JbTek]

It looks like they use the same diameter prop on 4hp, 5hp, 6hp motors, just
different pitch. Do you know how I can tell what is on my outboard? Is there
markings or a measurment?
Jb
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Lock" <jlock at relevantarts.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Horsepower ?? Engine size ??


> At 03:01 PM 7/31/2008 -0700, JbTek wrote:
> >Is there a size or pitch I can look for?
> >Where did you purchase from, directly from Nissan?
>
> The general rule of thumb is to get the largest diameter, lowest
> pitch prop available for your motor to push a displacement hull.
>
> See the chart at http://www.nissan-outboards.com/propellers.htm and
> find your motor.  Go with the "heavy" load recommendation.  Then
> you'll have a prop model number to go shopping with.
>
> Cheers!
>
> John Lock
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