Delta Ditch Run at Stockton Sailing Club/Richmond Yacht ClubJune 2
Story
Norcalsailing report featuring Summer Palace:
http://www.norcalsailing.com/entries/2012/06/05/ditchrun2.html#.T-iWoI2Mfqs

Below quoted from Pressure Drop: Drew Scott was helming a F-28.

"My crew is starting to swing around to pick me up when El Raton, in perfect control slides up beside me and asks if I would like to get picked up. They had already doused their chute and stopped beside me. I took their offer and got back into a boat (trying to stop a lightweight trimaran next to someone when it is blowing in the mid-20s is not easy so I figured I would not turn down El Raton.

My crew ably finished the race on Papillon, only one boat behind El Raton! And I had many adventures with El Raton, but that is their story to tell.

So, a great big thank you to the Ray Lotto and the crew of El Raton for pulling my soggy hide out of Suisun Bay!!

Drew Scott
Papillon (most of the time)"
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1
1El Raton11
2Magic Bus22
3Peaches33
4Scandalous44
5Wile E Coyote55
6Loose Cannon66
7Take Five77
8Ergo88
9Great White99
10Libra1010
11Summer Palace1111
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Author: Jari ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: Outboard for Express
Info: (25912 views) Posted: Monday 8-23-10 03:36:56 PM
I'm using tohatsu/nissan 4 hp, heavy beast but in Berkeley chop barely enough i think. Whatever you choose , my experience : provide quality premium gas with stabilizer that is a key for reliable start . Tohatsu/Nissan carburetor goes crazy with any dirt prevalent in cheap gas stations.Also running an engine till you use all fuel after closing a fuel line has not been helpful at all in a 4 stroke engine in my opinion.

:: I'm taking a close look at the 3.5 Tohatsu. Anyone here
:: currently using one? How about the Yamaha 4hp (50#)?
::
:: :: While I like the Honda 2HP long shaft, I really hate
:: :: hanging it. But when I needed it, it's always started
:: :: right up. I think fuel stabilizer helps. Even with the
:: :: long shaft, the prop will come out of the water when you
:: :: slug through waves. Here's another one that might work
:: :: for you.
:: :: http://www.onlineoutboards.com/Tohatsu-3-5-hp-Outboards.html...
:: ::
:: :: :: A 2HP Honda 4 Stroke - Short Shaft came with the boat.
:: :: :: Obviously the Short Shaft is an issue and I'm looking to
:: :: :: replace this motor soon.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: I like the weight for stowing while racing, but would
:: :: :: like something with a bit more HP and definitely a
:: :: :: longshaft.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Any suggestions? What is working well for others?

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