[Rhodes22-list] Outboard motor setup

[Charles Nieman]

I have a standard motor and at 6-0 tall I almost have to stand on my head to operate the shift. The throttle is a little bit easier. The Admiral is also 5-0 and 100# and no she cannot reach it. I do not want to relay all of the problems and other boats I have crashed into while standing on my head ..... Whatever it takes, GET A SHIFT AND THROTTLE ATTACHED TO THE TILLER. If you can not wait for this in a propane model motor, then get a gasoline model. Long term, you will be much happier.

Just one man's perspective

Charles
s/v Day Dreams
98 Rhodes 22

> Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 19:43:57 -0700
> From: Marc at babineauins.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Outboard motor setup
> 
> Ok experienced R22 sailors - I need help.
> 
> I have it in my head that I would like to purchase a Lehr 9.9 propane
> outboard for the new boat.  I want to get the remote version which will
> allow me to mount the throttle and transmission control to the sailboat
> tiller for ease of use.  (I have the Rhodes tiller to outboard connection
> option)
> 
> Here's the rub. That particular version of the Lehr motor won't be available
> until the end of June. So should I wait or opt for the motor with the built
> in tiller which is available now?
> 
> My concern is I need to be able to control the motor and I'm not sure what
> issues are involved with trying to operate a standard motor. I am trying to
> envision how one can lean over the back of the boat to shift, steer and
> control engine rpm without bad things happening. This is our first boat and
> outboard.
> 
> Can the standard outboard configuration be operated easily by a five foot
> tall, 100 lb lady? Is anyone running an outboard with a remote setup? 
> Pros/Cons of each.
> 
> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. 
> 
> Cheers
> Marc
> 
> 
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