Aldo Alesio at St. Francis Yacht Club | August 18 |
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A single eyestrap and 1/4" pin has worked fine with a 3 hp motor. I'd
go to a 5/16" pin before adding a second eyestrap. :: Looks interesting. Do you need a second eyestrap below :: :: - Install a small eyestrap immediately above the stern socket. :: :: - Drill 1/4" holes - through both top and bottom of mount tube - that are in-line with eye of eyestrap. :: :: - Insert 3" long x 1/4" diameter quick release pin (McMaster-Carr #95165A043) through eyestrap and then through mount tube. :: :: - Reverse away without worry.:: :: :: :: John :: :: :: :: -------------------------------------------:: :: :: :: :: We tried a 3.5hp, but it was really way too heavy for :: :: :: even my beefiest crew to manage removing or installing :: :: :: on in even flat water off the back of the boat. :: :: :: :: :: :: The Honda 2hp (you'll need the long shaft version) is :: :: :: 30lbs before fuel, and moves the boat at over 4 knots in :: :: :: flat water, more than enough for when there's no breeze. :: :: :: We don't need the motor when it's blowing, so that's :: :: :: really the only time we need it, if you think about it. :: :: :: :: :: :: When it's running, just make sure you keep your crew in :: :: :: the back of the boat to keep the shaft and prop in the :: :: :: water. And, whatever you do, don't turn it around to put :: :: :: it in reverse, as the post will walk out and the motor :: :: :: will go glug-glug-glug as it disappears below the :: :: :: surface. :: :: :: :: :: :: (Only has forward, the prop stops at lowest speed; but :: :: :: the boat is so light, don't really need a reverse.) :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: what are people recommending these days in terms of :: :: :: :: lightweight outboards for the express? Freak's - #51, :: :: :: :: needs a new motor.
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