[Rhodes22-list] What outboard would you buy?

[joseph doucet]

I recommend an electric 

Advantages:
High torque at low speeds mean better control docking.
Does not fail when needed
Quiet. This is one reason we are sailors.
Very low maintenance. 
Light

Disadvantages:
More limited range depending on battery capacity.
Slightly less speed depending on motor size

I use a Minkota salt water 110lb thrust, with a 36 v  40 A-hr LiPo battery
Others have used Torqeedo travel.  The 503 L is the long shaft version at 1.5 hp & retails for $1700, battery included
The 1003 is about 3 hp & costs $2000 retail including battery. I believe you can get it in long shaft

If you buy the solar charger and just use the motor for getting on/off the dock or when the wind dies, you should not need to charge it on the mains.

The torqeedo motors are salt water safe, include the LiPo style batteries, and chargers.  I had to put together the equivalent many years ago before these were available.

Recycled R22 2004

Joe Doucet

> On Oct 26, 2016, at 9:12 AM, Susan Crane <scranevmd at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Good morning all,
> 
> I am considering purchasing a new outboard for next year and am soliciting opinions on what to buy.  I have heard good things about propane outboards and see that there are now better electric outboards.  I don't travel far from the marina when I go out.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  I presently have an older Mercury 9.9 hp which has given me a lot of trouble this year.  The carburetor was replaced and it ran perfectly for about 3 outings and then reverted to its previous problem of idling erratically and stalling easily at slow speeds.  Made docking a little nerve wracking.  The mechanic at my marina has looked at it many times and can't seem to figure out what the problem is.
> 
> Susan Crane
> s/v Whimsy
> Bohemia Ri 
> 
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