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RichT

03-03-10 10:03 AM

Re: Boat dilemma

If it's just for pootling about fairly close to shore, then I'd imagine a 10 or 20hp will be more than enough.

+1 to keith_d's comments as well.

Dicky Ticker

03-03-10 10:40 AM

Re: Boat dilemma

When you look for an engine consider the following----
Do you want 2stroke or 4stroke
Forward and reverse
Clutch tickover[Troll speed]
Fitting for remote controls
Auxilary tank fitting
Charging facility

IMHO and having used them for years the HONDA 4stroke 10hp has proved a very reliable engine and with the auxilary tank is good for a days fishing or fun without pushing the boat to its limits.A basic secondhand unit should fit your needs
One little tip I would give you is buy a cheapy 2-4hp 2 stroke,even an old seagull as a back-up just incase your main engine plays up.

keith_d

03-03-10 11:10 AM

Re: Boat dilemma

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Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker (Post 2199967)

One little tip I would give you is buy a cheapy 2-4hp 2 stroke,even an old seagull as a back-up just incase your main engine plays up.

There are some boats out there which spend more time running with the little outboard clamped to the transom....

Mr Speirs

03-03-10 11:30 AM

Re: Boat dilemma

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Dicky Ticker

03-03-10 11:31 AM

Re: Boat dilemma

Old seagulls are so basic even a muppet can repair them and can be bought round here for a pitance.I used mine if pottering around or trailing feathers for mackerel,always started-----eventually, and seemed to run forever on the tiny fuel tank.
I kept it for the inflateable dinghy

lukemillar

03-03-10 07:58 PM

Re: Boat dilemma

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Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker (Post 2199967)

IMHO and having used them for years the HONDA 4stroke 10hp has proved a very reliable engine and with the auxilary tank is good for a days fishing or fun without pushing the boat to its limits.A basic secondhand unit should fit your needs
One little tip I would give you is buy a cheapy 2-4hp 2 stroke,even an old seagull as a back-up just incase your main engine plays up.

I have been looking at short shaft 4T Yam and Honda 15hp's which I think would work pretty nicely. It doesn't have to look like crap, as I probably wouldn't leave it on the boat. However, given where the boat is kept and where I live, removing it isn't a big hassle. Thing is finding the right age for the right price which is proving difficult :(

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Graciepants

03-03-10 08:34 PM

Re: Boat dilemma

is it wrong i am more concerned with that fact your BBQ is out (well looks it at least) but you still have sausages on the grill?

ps nice boat :D

lukemillar

03-03-10 09:47 PM

Re: Boat dilemma

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Originally Posted by Graciepants (Post 2200584)

is it wrong i am more concerned with that fact your BBQ is out (well looks it at least) but you still have sausages on the grill?

ps nice boat :D

Yep - I was mid-bbq when I took the pic. :D

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