Originally posted by Ed:<br /> Sailboat? Does it have a fixed or lowering motor bracket or transom mount. <br />Inquiring minds want to know.
Originally posted by jerry t:<br />Originally posted by Ed:<br /> Sailboat? Does it have a fixed or lowering motor bracket or transom mount. <br />Inquiring minds want to know.
Originally posted by BillP:<br /> A Cape Dory 14"? 3 to 4 hp longshaft is all you will every need unless trying to punch through gale winds and 2-3' chop. Do a 2 stroke for the lightweight factor of taking the motor on and off. If cost of new is too much find an old Johnson or Evinrude 3 from the 50s-60s or a 4 from the 70s-90s.
Originally posted by BillP:<br /> The Honda 2 reminds me of something. The one I looked at was air cooled and the cowl was open at the bottom to let air circulate. In choppy water the engine can get splashed from the underside. In saltwater it makes the motor more prone to corrosion but you can spray the powerhead with CRC or whatever to control that. In some situations the opening could dunk the motor. Old 3 hp Johnsons/Evinrudes also have an open cowl on the bottom but it can be shielded closed because they are water cooled. 4hp versions are the same block and weight but have a full waterproof cowl. <br /><br />Something to think about is whether you want a tank on the engine or a side tank in the cockpit. It is hard to fill a tank on top of the motor if out in choppy water. For portability, a motor with the tank on top is easiest.
