[Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor

[Stephen Staum]

I get 5.5 knots w 4 or 5 hp.

SS

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On Aug 10, 2011, at 9:04 AM, Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:

>
> I've a 9.9 Merc which is way too heavy and unnecessary power.  It  
> has an
> electric start but in cold weather the battery doesn't have enough  
> juice and
> I need to pull start it.  It's not a big deal and I probably won't  
> bother
> with an electric start next time, however it is easier to pull start  
> the
> motor out of the water, which I've been told is a big no-no.  I  
> immediately
> lower the motor into the water once it starts so I can't imagine  
> that the
> engine would overheat in the few seconds that it's out of the  
> water.  Am I
> wrong?
>
> My next motor will be a 6 or 8 hp.  Weight will definitely play  
> large in the
> decision.  For those of you with 6 hp, how fast can you go in calm  
> water?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> Kent Island, MD
>
>
> FCrawford0707 wrote:
>>
>> I have a Yamaha 4 stroke / 8hp - it's more than enough thrust to  
>> counter
>> our tidal currents (Avalon, NJ ).    I don't think I've ever run it  
>> at
>> full throttle.   I agree with Bill that weight is a major  
>> consideration.
>> I would strongly consider a 6 hp if I had to replace it.
>>    Frone Crawford
>>    s/v Sunday Morning
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bill pauer <billpauer at gmail.com>
>> To: rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Tue, Aug 9, 2011 10:58 am
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor
>>
>>
>>
>> David,
>>
>> I have a 9.9 Yamaha which does a great job, but the weight is a  
>> killer.
>> If
>> I were shopping for a new motor, weight would be a major  
>> consideration.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>> David Craft wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I am soon to an owner of a recycled Rhodes in N. C. to be kept on  
>>> the
>>> coast.
>>>
>>> I do need to purchase an outboard.  The boat could take some  
>>> longer runs
>>> down the ICW under power.
>>>
>>> I have read that 4-10hp is recommended.  I am thinking 8 hp.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any insight.
>>>
>>> David Craft
>>> Greensboro, NC
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