[Rhodes22-list] What do you suggest as replacement

[David Culp]

I've been using a 2007 Honda 5.0 HP for 3 years.  Always starts on 1st or
2nd pull, no problems at all ever.  I take care of it by changing both oils
at the beginning of every season and an impeller every other year.  I always
run the gas out of it to shut it down when done for the day.

www.powertiller.net makes a tiller control for it and other Honda models as
well if you want something bigger or starter/gen.  I am in a lake, so 5 hp
is plenty for me.

David Culp




Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:48:54 -0400
From: Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] What do you suggest as replacement
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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
> > >> Duet ll
> > >> --