[Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor

[Chris Cowie]

I have an 8hp Yamaha electric lift electric start.  I have the yard remove it, service, store and put back on each season and my boat is in the slip during the season so weight is not an issue for me.  8hp is plenty of power, it is relatively quiet and easily cruises along at 4-5kts and 6 at full throttle.  I like the extra power and speed since I often go out for a 20 mile plus overnight destination and want to be able to motor to or from in less than five hours.

Christopher P. Cowie    


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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Ron Lipton
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 11:45 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hp for motor

I moved from a 9.9 mercury to a 6 Nissan.  I do notice the difference in 
Power but the 6 is more than adequate, lighter, and more reliable.

Ron

On Aug 10, 2011, at 8:04, 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
>> 
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>> -----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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