[Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor

[Leland]

More than adequate--thanks!

Stephen Staum-2 wrote:
> 
> 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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