[Rhodes22-list] Outboard motor setup

[Joe Camp]

Mark:

     Yours is the problem of every small sailboat captain who must occasionally motor.  Here's my solution:  I made a rod that is attached to the shifter lever on the motor. I figured that I would only really need that control when motoring in the marina or up to a service dock; so the throttle was not an issue.  When I get close to my intended location (mooring, slip or dock) I reduce the throttle and gain the necessary control with the shifter attachment.  It is a real pain to struggle with docking lines or picking up a mooring line while leaning over the transom to manage the motor.

     Yes, it's not as effective on a very windy day  But, I have learned (over a long life of challenges and disappointments) that we cannot have everything we need (or perceive we need) and stay within a budget.  This rig works fine for me, and cost about ten dollars to make. I want to move from a mooring to a slip, in which case, I'll rig a simple tiller to motor connection that uses a bit of rope and a bungee to move the OB in conjunction with the rudder.  That's sailing on a budget!  Good luck, and welcome to to coven.

Joe Camp
s/v John Dawson
Bohemia River, MD



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> From: Mrbabs <Marc at babineauins.com>
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>Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:43 PM
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Outboard motor setup
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>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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