[Rhodes22-list] 3 Horsepower Electric Outboard

[Stephen Staum]

I had a 4 HP 2 stroke on my first Rhodes and it was adequate even in a 35
mph wind with 4 foot seas.  However, we experienced a surprise squall this
summer with 40 - 60 mph winds and 5 foot seas and I was real glad to have
my 9.9 HP Johnson Sailmaster.  Even with the extra power reserve there were
times that I did not think we were going to survive with the boat
floating.  I even tethered myself at the helm for the first time in 18
years of salt water sailing.  I can't speak for the lake sailors, but I
would not be in the ocean with less than 6 HP going forward.


*Stay Well,*

*Stephen Staum*
*s/v Carol Lee 2*

*Needham, MA*


On Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 12:44 PM Lee <lvjkuhn at gmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone have a 3hp on their Rhodes?  I was hoping to get an 8hp but
> then
> discovered the battery wasn't portable.  I mostly only need the outboard to
> get in and out of my slip but I'm wondering if a 3hp could even move a
> 3,500
> keel boat into a strong headwind if necessary.
>
> Torqeedo customer service said it would be enough, to no surprise.
>
> Lee
> Boatless for Now
> Claytor Lake, VA
>
>
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