[Rhodes22-list] internetoutboards: 8 vs 9.9hp

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Well that certainly is good news. I'm not a fan of hanging heavy bits off
the stern of a boat ;-)

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Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.
Director, Research Division
Behavior Therapy Associates LLC
Behaviortherapy.com <http://www.behaviortherapy.com>
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On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 6:23 AM, Rhodes 22 mailing list [via Rhodes 22] <
ml-node+s1065344n49137h58 at n5.nabble.com> wrote:

> 6 hp is excellent choice. Good compromise between cost, power, economy &
> weight. I have used 4, 5 & 9.9 hp on mine in coastal ocean conditions & 6
> hp is plenty in my opinion. Larger outboard uses too much fuel cutting
> range or forcing more fuel storage.  Also requires 2 people to lift the
> heavier large motors.
>
> Stephen Staum
> s/v Carol Lee 2
> Needham, MA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 29, 2014, at 3:16 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <[hidden email]
> <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=49137&i=0>> wrote:
> >
> > I've done quite a bit of reading/thinking on this recurring question.
> Did
> > some research and wrote this to myself:
> >
> > Brooks: After much reading in R22 site, I’ve come to conclusion that I
> want
> > a 6 HP/20" with High Thrust prop.
> > $1800 MSRP  (Note: prop selection specifically states one is for 3000 lb
> > displacement hull)
> > ****************************************
> > Sail Pro Model! Designed specifically for sail boaters. This powerful
> > sailboat engine,  available in a "long" and an "ultra-long" (25 ")
> shaft,
> > has a high thrust sail drive propeller to give you the power you need.
> It
> > also includes a 12V, 60W, 5A charging system for charging your battery
> or
> > powering external electrical devices and its own charging cable. Sailing
> > just got better with Tohatsu’s 6hp "Sail Pro" sailboat motor!
> >
> > Nice review at:
> >
> https://backbeatsailing.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/tohatsu-6-hp-sail-pro-review/
> > 3000 lb sailboat. He bought 6 HP Sail Pro and it pushes boat at 5.3
> knots at
> > 1/3 throttle. At full he can get 6 knots.
> > He sails in an area with some very rugged conditions (currents, wind and
> > waves) and is very pleased. He gets about 18 nm per gal at 1/3 throttle.
> >
> > http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html
> > *******************************************************
> >
> > Just as the 8 is same weight as 10, the 4,5,and 6 are same weight: 60 lb
> vs
> > over 100 for 8/10 and uses half the gas at full throttle. I REALLY like
> > getting rid of 40 lbs on the stern.
> >
> > Negative: Does NOT come with electric start or shift on the handle. But
> I
> > used a 5hp for 6 months fairly regularly and never found pulling cord to
> > start a big issue - always started on first pull. My currently installed
> 9.8
> > Tohatsu does not have shift on the handle and again, it's so far been a
> > minor issue - I'm just using shifter at dock and usually coast in - your
> > mileage may vary.
> >
> > So, my 2013 9.8 hp, 25" shaft, with 20 or so hours on it will be up for
> sale
> > when I get some time.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.
Director, Research Div
Behavior Therapy Associates, LLC
www.drinkerscheckup.com
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