[Rhodes22-list] Optimum Motor for R22?

[Shawn Boles]

I have had a Torqeedo long shaft 3 horsepower equivalent for 15 years. It
is ideal for small Lake sailing, but I would want something stronger for
any place that was rougher.

Cheers,
Shawn
S/V Sweet Baboo (86/10)

On Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 11:50 AM DAVID BERG via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I have the Yamaha 9.9 four-stroke long shaft. Electric start. No
> complaints.
>
> David Berg
> S/V Blue Loon (1996/2003)
> Minneapolis, MN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Tom
> Hyatt via Rhodes22-list
> Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 9:04 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Optimum Motor for R22?
>
> Dear R22 Members:
>
> I’m throwing this question out to the group. In your experience, what is
> the best motor for the Rhodes? I currently have a Tohatsu Sailpro 6 hp
> pull-start. But it always seems a bit underpowered and vibrates a good bit.
> I’m toying with the idea of getting  a 9.9 two cylinder which I believe
> will be a lot smoother. Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions? Will the added
> weight be a factor? Honda vs. Mercury?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Tom Hyatt
> S/V Eliza Jane 1978
> Baltimore MD
>
>