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Topic: Outboards???
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ClanFitz
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posted July 13, 2004 09:34 AM
  
What do you all recommend for an ideal outboard for the Sandpiper? Shaft length and horsepower??? Which combo is best???IP: 129.170.61.173 |
whited
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posted July 13, 2004 11:16 AM
in '86 when my 'Piper was new all the rage seemed to be Evinrude motors. Mine is an '86 Yachtwin 6hp LS with charger.
If I was buying new...I'd probably buy a 4 stroke Yamaha 6hp with long shaft & charger. (might have to take out a mortgage on the house) :-) [This message has been edited by whited (edited July 13, 2004).] IP: 156.34.87.39 |
Darcy
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posted July 13, 2004 12:36 PM
Shortwave has an 8hp longshaft Johnson sailmaster. It's designed for pushing sailboats at proper rpm. Works beautifully. All the controls are very easy to reach from the cockpit. It has tons of power so I'm sure I could take it into the strongest of winds. A 6 hp might also do it.D'Arcy IP: 65.92.114.244 |
Hyprstitch
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posted July 13, 2004 03:38 PM
I'm using a 2003 4HP Suzuki Four Stroke Short Shaft. Works well. Also use a 1980 2.2 Honda. Works also, high winds not as well as the Suzuki. IP: 152.163.253.103 |
2short S565
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posted July 13, 2004 05:22 PM
I have a Merc 5HP long shaft 2-stroke. It will push the boat to about 6.5 mph (must be pretty close to hull speed), but the motor is peaked out and gusseling fuel. At medium throttle it pushes at nice 4-4.5mph and burns about 1 liter per hour.
The motor power has never been an issue after 4 years of experience with it. I've never had problems penetrating waves/winds. (but then again if the wind is up I'm probably sailing) I would prefer a quieter 4 stroke but they are a bit heavier. A built-in generator would be a big plus (I presently carry a seperate 22lb Coleman 900W 2-stroke generator with a custom exhaust out the transom).
Personally when the time comes to get a replacement, I also would look at a 6hp 4-stroke long shaft with a generator.
Fred IP: 67.70.4.175 |
elmet3
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posted July 13, 2004 06:19 PM
I got a 4 HP and would recommend more horsepower. 4 is fine most of the time, and moves the boat well in light wind, but in heavier air, it struggles. IP: 67.107.33.106 |
Eric
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posted July 14, 2004 07:04 AM
I've got the old faithfull Merc 4.5, 2stroke longshaft! I think a longshft is an absolute must. Even then, if I go forward the motor comes out of the water slightly!
The 4.5 has been adequate for me so far, but I sail in smaller lakes. If tides, heavy currents etc are an issue, more power is probably better.
If I were buying new, I probably would go with a 4 stroke 6hp, with an alternator. I've checked out the weights, and the increase at the smaller hp's isn't too significant.Eric
 [This message has been edited by Eric (edited July 14, 2004).] IP: 130.63.85.93 |
Darcy
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posted July 14, 2004 08:56 AM
Another thing to remember about a 4 stroke is they are very efficient fuel wise so the slight weight gain will be offset by carrying less gas.D'Arcy IP: 65.95.108.217 |
