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General Category => U20 General Discussion => Topic started by: rbahr41 on June 03, 2016, 04:39:58 PM

Title: Outboard Motor
Post by: rbahr41 on June 03, 2016, 04:39:58 PM

My 1995 3HP Nissan outboard has died.  What 4 stroke motor do people suggest?  How fast does it move the boat?

Thanks,

Bob Bahr
Full Tilt, #60

Title: Re: Outboard Motor
Post by: Glenn VanHeel on June 04, 2016, 03:39:12 AM

Long shaft will drag if it can't tilt far enough. Some places require the motor to be on the back.

Title: Re: Outboard Motor
Post by: TimPorter on June 13, 2016, 02:59:26 PM

If my older 2 stroke dies, I will replace it with the Honda BF2.3.  It will push the boat along at at-least 5 knots and is pretty light. 

Title: Re: Outboard Motor
Post by: Joe Brase on June 29, 2016, 06:13:33 PM

Anyone considered an electric motor? never worry about gas smell, and needed only when there is absolutely no wind. Otherwise, sailing is faster and more fun.

Title: Re: Outboard Motor
Post by: Travis Gregory on June 30, 2016, 03:43:02 AM

The Torqueedo looks awesome.  Hard to justify the price and the tradeoff in terms of range. 

I have a Suzuki 2hp.  It works great in most conditions and stays pretty well out of the water (I remove it when racing).

Title: Re: Outboard Motor
Post by: BobButcher on August 11, 2016, 05:43:43 PM

Our 2.5HP Suzuki 4-stroke works well.  30 lbs or so. They run $775 new and about $450 used.