[Rhodes22-list] New outboard for a Rhodes 22

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The engine was the main reason I had to give up my Rhodes.  Had a 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha that gave me nothing but trouble.  Talked extensively with the Torqueedo representative at Annapolis sailboat show and with Stan Spitzer at same time. For sailing in the Chester River and Chesapeake Bay with the weight of a Rhodes and possibility of strong current/wind, the smaller motor (4Hp) was not recommended.  Both parties felt that the next step up (sorry, forget the Hp) would be needed BUT it required 2 very heavy/large batteries.  Also, it's arm does not fold (like the smaller one) and the use of the motor lift would be a problem.  That's when I gave up.  Hope you have better luck. 

Alice

 
> Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 14:11:40 -0700
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> From: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New outboard for a Rhodes 22
> 
> We're thinking of replacing our outboard. What do you all use for your
> Rhodes, and how do you like it?
> 
> We have a Tohatsu 9.8 that can move the boat at 6 kt flat out, but it's
> nearing the end of its life and is giving us some grief. Some things I'm
> wondering are:
> 
> --Has anyone tried an electric outboard on their Rhodes? We're looking at
> the Torqueedo Cruise 4.0 line- pricey, but hopefully will be quieter, smell
> better, and require less maintenance
> 
> --Does anyone use a more powerful motor (say, a 15 HP), and how fast can
> you go? We ran into some pretty severe currents (4+ kt, plus strong
> headwinds) coming around Limestone Point and in Rosario Strait yesterday- a
> little extra speed would have been handy where we had trouble making
> headway.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> --Pat Fletcher, *Beagle III*
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