[Rhodes22-list] Help needed with choosing an outboard for my Rhodes 22

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Interesting suggestion. How long do the batteries last on a charge? 

Bob

Robert L Weiss Jr.
Director of Music
First United Methodist Carbondale, IL
Professor Emeritus, SIUC

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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Help needed with choosing an outboard for my       Rhodes  22

Since you are a director of music, and you sail on a lake, please permit me to suggest an electric outboard.  I use a long shaft 101 lb thrust Minkota.  The current version is

Minn Kota Riptide T/112
(112 Lbs. Thrust, 52" Shaft)
This is  a salt water rated motor in case you want to trailer your boat to a more interesting location.  it is quiet in case you enjoy music, bird songs or just the lapping of waves or the tingling of your rigging.  Also, it starts every time with no need to pull a started cord.  Also, it has high torque a low speed: Very useful in maneuvering around docks. Cost is about $840.  You can lift it with one hand.  You will need Three 12V batteries.  You could buy these at Costco along with a three bank charger from Minkota, or if the concept of light weight appeals, buy three 12V, 40 AMP-hr prismatic  LIPO batteries on the internet. the cost of gasoline is zero.  the maintenance cost is also zero.  The Lipo batteries although more expensive than lead acid last 4 times longer. my batteries are ~ 13 lbs each as opposed to 35 lbs for lead acid.

peace and quiet

Joe


Joseph A. Doucet
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