back up motor

[jcpenny]

just on that subject, what is the correct size outboard to use as back up for bayliner 22ft cuddy?, and should it be 2 stroke or 4? and finally long or short shaft?

jcpenny.

 

[jcpenny]

back up motor

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can anybody help?? what is the correct size outboard to use as back up for bayliner 22ft cuddy?, and should it be 2 stroke or 4? and finally long or short shaft?

jcpenny.

 

[JB]

Re: back up motor

Those are all choices you make based on your priorities, jcp.

I would prefer an aux that I could carry easily. That means a 2 stroke of 15 or less HP. First choice would be a 3-6HP JohnnyRude.

Shaft length would depend on what mount I had for the aux.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Mounting Outboard to I/O Bowrider

Re: Mounting Outboard to I/O Bowrider

just on that subject, what is the correct size outboard to use as back up for bayliner 22ft cuddy?, and should it be 2 stroke or 4? and finally long or short shaft?

jcpenny.

A 9.9 or a 15, 2-stroke, mounted on a retractable bracket. If your purpose is strictly trolling, the 9.9 would be ideal. If safety is the only concern, go with the 15.

Probably a short shaft, but without seeing and measuring the transom, that's only a guess. Most brackets retract about 11". You want to mount it as high as possible. The propeller should be below the boat when in the down position, and above the waterline when up.

 

[QC]

Re: Mounting Outboard to I/O Bowrider

Re: Mounting Outboard to I/O Bowrider

Welcome aboard jcp!!

I moved the posts from the other thread. Best that we keep this as a single topic for you. Good luck!!!

 

[Thajeffski]

Re: Mounting Outboard to I/O Bowrider

Re: Mounting Outboard to I/O Bowrider

The best back up motor is an anchor and a towboat Ireland membership.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: back up motor

For a 22' boat, i wouldn't go any less than the 9.9. A smaller engine would move the boat in ideal conditions, but you have to be concerned with the possibility of winds & currents.

I disagree with the 2-stroke idea unless your main boat engine is a 2-stroke. Your kicker should use the same fuel source as the main powerplant. More available fuel mean more distance you can feasibly travel.

Get the adjustable bracket that can travel up & down and then mount it where the prop of the kicker extends just below the bottom of the hull when extended.

Add the removable steering bar which attaches to your main outdrive and you can steer the kicker with the wheel.

Hopefully it will be money wasted and you'll never be stuck without a good running main engine.

 

[JimS123]

Re: back up motor

I disagree with the 2-stroke idea unless your main boat engine is a 2-stroke. Your kicker should use the same fuel source as the main powerplant. More available fuel mean more distance you can feasibly travel.


Add the removable steering bar which attaches to your main outdrive and you can steer the kicker with the wheel.

Here's my reasoning...the 2-stroke is lighter and won't bounce around as much as a 4-stroke. Regardless what the main engine is, I Always keep a separate fuel tank for the kicker. If the reason that the main engine failed was due to fuel, if you only have 1 tank the kicker will fail too. No sense in only being half way redundant. My 9.9 kicker will run for hours on my 6 gal aux tank.

The removable EZ steer is an excellent option. But just be aware that if the wind or current kicks up manually stering the kicker may be the only safe option. Many a time I have done a doughnut because I couldn't recover. Remember the kicker is not in the middle, so it favors steering only 1 way. Just be sure that the steering bar has a quick release on it.

 

[Bifflefan]

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Many a time I have done a doughnut because I couldn't recover.

No thats funny right there, I dont care who you are.

Sorry, I had to.

 

[jcpenny]

Re: back up motor

yes i agree thats a laugh!!!

 

[JimS123]

Re: back up motor

Yeah, its humerous when it happens. When you're fishing out in the wide open spaces it really doesn't matter much. At worst your lines may get tangled. But, if the aux engine is for safety in emergencies, losing control of your steering is not funny.

The comments and suggestions were aimed at providing the OP with a safe way to proceed.