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From: Margo Dollan (no email)
Date: Fri Aug 29 2003 - 21:50:42 EDT
Wouldn't the outboard be pretty easy for someone to steal? I've been reading a lot about theft in certain areas.
Margo
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From: berkeleymassage
To:
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 3:44 PM
Subject: RE: [world-cruising] Diesel outboard ?
I also love the simplicity of an outboard motor and
I'm thinking about same for my next boat. I had a
followup question for James and a couple more for
any list members. Thanks... very much.
1- James, what type and how big is your sailboat?
2- Are there any bluewater sailboats currently
in production that have a aft well for an outboard
engine?
3- What is the maximum feasible size sailboat one
could power using an outboard engine with or without
a well system aft - 30'-35'?
4- How much outboard engine hp would one need to
power a 36' sailboat and would it be to much weight
aft or feasible?
William
Cape Dory 30
~~~~~Sailing San Francisco Bay~~~~~
--- "Baumgart, James" <>
wrote:
> My Honda 8 HP extra long shaft 4 stroke (gas)
> outboard drives my sailboat
> and is ultra reliable. The new model has a 27 inch
> shaft length, 12 amp
> alternator, electric start (with pull start as
> well), high thrust 4 blade
> prop, and costs about $2500. This motor burns about
> 1/2 gallon per hour
> (1/3 throttle). I get about 10 nmpg motoring in
> calm conditions. At idle,
> the boat will make about 0.5 knots, and the
> steerable motor makes docking
> and backing easy. In reverse, exhaust is not vented
> through the prop - this
> makes backing much better. I carry about 15 gallons
> of fuel total, in
> plastic tanks which also supply my dinghy. My older
> Honda motor does not
> have electric start and only produces 5 amps but
> weighs 80 lbs. The new
> model weighs 110. I would go with this motor or a
> similar Yamaha. Tohatsu
> makes a nice model as well. The Honda has a better
> pull start. It's great
> piece of mind to not depend on an electrical system
> to get the motor
> running. My wife can pull the starter cord and get
> it going on one pull.
> Fellow sailors are seeing lifetimes of 10 years or
> more on these motors.
>
> Yes, diesel is a safer fuel, and the diesel motor
> does not require an
> electrical ignition to provide a spark. But to be
> sure it still requires an
> electric starter. The newer gas outboards all have
> CDI ignition with no
> moving parts, nothing exposed to water, and are very
> simple and reliable.
> The fuel locker is vented. You can fill the tanks
> off the boat. Heavy
> plastic tanks have a long life and no leaks. You
> will probably be carrying
> gas anyways for your dinghy.
>
> It is also great piece of mind to know that you can
> always unclamp your
> motor, hoist it into the cockpit, take it ashore for
> repairs if needed, and
> AT WORST replace it for $2000 or so. Your inboard
> diesel or outboard diesel
> will require a lot more $ and expertise to repair.
> I recently brought mine
> home for a complete tune up and service - which cost
> about $10. For a
> larger boat you may want to consider a 9.9 HP or 15
> HP model. For the price
> of the diesel outboard you can buy 2 or 3.
>
>
>
>
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