Re: Micro Engine Size
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "pccinboat" <pcc@c...> wrote:
single-shot Seagull knotted starter rope back into your cockpit (where
your guests are?) I owned one of these motors, and so did a friend.
His was often off getting bearings replaced when he needed it, while
mine was reliable but made lots of smoke and noise, and limited
forward speed.
I have found a 4hp Yamaha shortshaft entirely adequate, though given
the choice possibly would have bought a longshaft. Then again they are
harder to find, therefore costing more second hand.I'm sure Bolger
said somewhere he designed Micro for shortshaft.
DonB
>Paul, have you got the angle and space to fire the appalling
> I am about to complete a Micro for Sydney Harbour thus expanding the
> Sydney fleet twofold. Can anyone advise me as to what is the best sized
> engine for it?
> I presume a long shaft motor is ideal?
> Would a long shaft Seagul outboard be suitable?
> Thankyou
> Paul
single-shot Seagull knotted starter rope back into your cockpit (where
your guests are?) I owned one of these motors, and so did a friend.
His was often off getting bearings replaced when he needed it, while
mine was reliable but made lots of smoke and noise, and limited
forward speed.
I have found a 4hp Yamaha shortshaft entirely adequate, though given
the choice possibly would have bought a longshaft. Then again they are
harder to find, therefore costing more second hand.I'm sure Bolger
said somewhere he designed Micro for shortshaft.
DonB
We ran a long shaft 9.9 Honda ['cause we had it] for a little while. Too big
and heavy, too much power. The replacement 5 horse short shaft has more than
enough power to make hull speed into a reasonably brisk head wind [read:
we've never had it at full throttle yet]. If I go and stand in front of the
mainmast the hull will nose down enough to make the motor pitch out but
that's not really a normal situation. Otherwise the prop stays where it is
meant to be.
cheers
Derek
and heavy, too much power. The replacement 5 horse short shaft has more than
enough power to make hull speed into a reasonably brisk head wind [read:
we've never had it at full throttle yet]. If I go and stand in front of the
mainmast the hull will nose down enough to make the motor pitch out but
that's not really a normal situation. Otherwise the prop stays where it is
meant to be.
cheers
Derek
> I am about to complete a Micro for Sydney Harbour thus expanding thehttp://community.webshots.com/photo/238506707/238507709iuLqLY
> Sydney fleet twofold. Can anyone advise me as to what is the best sized
> engine for it?
> I presume a long shaft motor is ideal?
> Would a long shaft Seagul outboard be suitable?
> Thankyou
> Paul
Shows a recent photo of my Micro traveling at close to hull speed
with an about 1990 era 9.9hp Honda four stroke long shaft.
The stern wave rises up as the boat moves forward. If I were to
buy a new motor, I would seriously consider a short shaft.
Also, the 9.9 pushes the boat at hull speed at just a knotch
above idle. I serious wish I had a 'low speed', for maneuvering
at the dock, etc.. My choices with a 9.9 are off, pretty fast, and
real fast.
I have read that those Seagulls are collectable, but also
very loud and very polluting. My 4 stroke is just the
opposite, and when cruising under motor I appreciate the
reasonable noise level.
I am about to complete a Micro for Sydney Harbour thus expanding the
Sydney fleet twofold. Can anyone advise me as to what is the best sized
engine for it?
I presume a long shaft motor is ideal?
Would a long shaft Seagul outboard be suitable?
Thankyou
Paul
Sydney fleet twofold. Can anyone advise me as to what is the best sized
engine for it?
I presume a long shaft motor is ideal?
Would a long shaft Seagul outboard be suitable?
Thankyou
Paul