[Rhodes22-list] Sailpro 20 or 25" shaft?

[Stephen Staum]

Tom,

Buy the 25” outboard. I have had that on 2 Rhodes 22s & it is the best
length for the boat. I sail around the Boston harbor islands & some
offshore up & down the New England coast. I also had a 15” shaft outboard
on my 1st Rhodes. I lowered the mount by 3” and everyone sat on the port
side while motoring. It worked but was no nearly as good as the 25”.

Thanks and Stay Well,
Stephen Staum
s/v Pinafore
Needham, MA


On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 9:28 PM Tom Hyatt via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I have a chance to purchase a barely used Tohatsu Sailpro for a good price.
> Only problem is, it has a 25" shaft. I'm asking those of you who have way
> more experience with the Rhodes 22 than I do - will it be a mistake to
> mount a motor with an extra long shaft on the Rhodes?
>
> I am also in the market for a new motor bracket/mount so... could the
> type of mount I buy allow me to accommodate the longer shaft?
>
> I hate to pass up such a good deal but I absolutely don't want to buy a
> motor that won't be suitable for the Rhodes I am rebuilding.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Tom Hyatt
> s/v Eliza Jane
>