[Rhodes22-list] What do you suggest as replacement

[Geoff Farrell]

Thank you Mary Lou, that's good advice. Geoff

On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net> wrote:

> Geoff,
> I think Stan's suggestion to buy local is a good one if you live
> somewhere where you have choices. We've done that with both of our
> engines and have been able to find mechanics we trusted to make good
> any issues (although the place we bought the Yamaha closed last year
> so we are now on our own).
>
> Combing the archives is a good idea but remember that the right
> choice for you will depend on how you are going to use the boat
> (where you will sail, currents, waves, possibility of storms, salt vs
> fresh, how much you think you will be motoring, etc.)
>
> If you have local dealers, it would be a good idea to visit and see
> what they have to say. When we were looking for a new outboard we
> visited one place that tried to sell us every leftover on the lot and
> lied to us in the process. Needless to say we went elsewhere and
> found someone willing to discuss the merits of various motors for our
> use. Turned out they had great mechanics as well which was useful
> because we were able to convert our old Honda remote controls for use
> with the Yamaha.
>
> Best,
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> recycled 1998
> 2007 Yamaha 8 HT
> Rock Hall, MD
>
>
> At 09:19 AM 7/14/2010, you wrote:
> >He hasn't recommended a specific motor. I'm studying the list archives now
> >to get some ideas. Geoff
> >
> >On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 6:33 PM, R Orkin <roryorkin at verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Guess it is... What is he recommending as a motor ??
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > BigM wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am ordering a boat from Stan and he said that he doesn't supply the
> > > > motor.
> > > > He prefers that it be purchased locally (owner's location) so it can
> be
> > > > serviced locally. From what I've read on this forum this seems like a
> > > > change
> > > > in policy. Geoff
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 1:56 PM, R Orkin <roryorkin at verizon.net>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>
> > > >> What is Stan shipping now ??
> > > >>
> > > >> what works with a tiller handle other than Yamaha .. Tohatsu does
> not
> > > >> seem
> > > >> to want to ship a motor that has remore without rigging it..
> Suggestions
> > > >> on
> > > >> something that is more fuel friendly than the Yamaha..
> > > >>
> > > >> -----
> > > >> Rory Orkin
> > > >> Tilghman, Md
> > > >> 2000 Recycled  Rhodes 22
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