[Rhodes22-list] Nick, Motors and beginning of big debate

[John Shulick]

Ed, 
 
   My antique Rhodes came with a 2002 Nissan/Tohatsu 8hp 2 stroke and I love
the thing. Weighs approx. 55lbs. I can carry it with one hand, mount it
without help. and it starts with 1 pull most of the time. My boat has a
swing up motor lift from the Permian Era and the light weight of the engine
is a big plus.

John S.


Tootle wrote:
> 
> Nick,
>        I cannot believe you asked that question!  I think I will duck
> while the cannon balls fly.
>        There is another kind of motor that will do the job you want and at
> the weight you want.  
>        You need to learn how to search the archives on this subject
> because every year for the last
>         six or so years the shit has hit the fan on this subject.
>         Just like politics, there are two big groups.  The four cycle
> group and the two cycle group.  The 
>         four cycle group alleges environmental and ease of use mantra. 
> The two cycle group just moves 
>         their motors themselves.  A two cycle 8 horse Tohatsu weight about
> 60 pounds.  Most of us can
>         move a 60 motor ourselves.  I have said my say, now i wait for the
> thunder.
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> 
> 

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