[Rhodes22-list] Electric Motor

[Cary Tolbert]

In my reading of sailboats references I came across this bit of info. A
sailboat needs a minimum of ONE horsepower for every 550 pounds of ballast.
It seems that a Rhodes 22 should require a minimum of 6 HP. My Rhodes came
with an 8 HP. The previous owner said they had to deal with river currents
and tides not to mention wind issues.
Cary Tolbert
S/V Whisper '86
Claytor Lake, VA

On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 1:04 PM Tom Van Heule <
tom.vanheule at intrinsicprograms.com> wrote:

> Well an 8 hp is like 180lbs thrust IIRC.
>
> Most of these boats have an 8, some have a 6.  I wouldn't think a 4hp would
> do much ...
>
> On Tue, Feb 8, 2022, 10:46 AM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks guys,
> >
> > Does anyone on this list has a minimum electric outboard thrust
> > recommendation or specific electric outboard recommendation? Budget
> matters
> > but since I will be making a claim on a nice motor that is now missing, I
> > have some money to play with.
> >
> > Thank you!
> > Matt
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 10:17 AM Steve Bauman <sbauman369 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > About 2.5 years ago, I too used a trolling motor for a couple of weeks
> > > while my gas outboard engine was being serviced.  It was maybe a 50
> pound
> > > thrust one, the largest I could buy at Walmart at that time.  I found
> it
> > to
> > > be totally inadequate, even just to get me out of our marina in mild
> > wind.
> > > One time, I literally sailed, making shallow tacking turns, in addition
> > to
> > > having the motor running full blast, to get out.  That being said, I
> love
> > > the idea of changing over to a proper electric outboard, something I
> may
> > do
> > > for this coming season.
> > >
> > > Steve
> > > Misty Anne
> > >
> > > On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM Todd Robinson <ctrobins at outlook.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I sail on Kerr Lake in NC. When my outboard failed and was going to
> be
> > in
> > > > the shop for several months I purchased a Newport L trolling motor
> that
> > > > provided 62lbs of thrust. I loved how easy and quiet it was but it
> > could
> > > > not handle much wind. Just getting out of the marina was challenging
> > when
> > > > the wind was above 7 knots. It took a while for it to get traction to
> > > > overcome the wind and I started worrying that I was not going to make
> > it
> > > > back to my slip much less the lake. However, after going backwards a
> > few
> > > > slips it dug in and I was able to get out and have a great day on the
> > > lake.
> > > > After that, I just went out when it wasn't so windy which probably
> > suits
> > > my
> > > > skill level better. When it came time to get the boat out of the
> water,
> > > it
> > > > did not have any trouble getting the boat onto the trailer.
> > > >
> > > > Outboard is repaired and will be the primary this year but I'll keep
> > the
> > > > Newport onboard as a backup. Paddling back when the wind dies is not
> > fun.
> > > > If I had the funds, I would love to switch to an electric outboard.
> > > >
> > > > Disclaimer, I am new to boating so I'm sure a lot of my challenges
> are
> > > due
> > > > to lack of knowledge/experience.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf
> Of
> > > > Matt Wilson
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 8:59 AM
> > > > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electric Motor
> > > >
> > > > Hello everyone,
> > > >
> > > > I recently had my gas powered motor stolen off my boat in storage and
> > am
> > > > looking for a replacement. I sail on a fairly large lake in MN.  I am
> > > > wondering if any of you have used a normal electric motor (trolling
> > > motor)
> > > > in sheltered water and if so, what pounds of thrust?  I am mainly
> using
> > > it
> > > > for maneuvering to and from my mooring and dock.  I suppose I would
> > > > occasionally need to get across the lake if the wind died.
> > > >
> > > > Many thanks,
> > > > Matt Wilson
> > > > Hornblower II
> > > > White Bear Lake, MN
> > > >
> > >
> >
>