Hi Connie,
Yea that was me with the Valco stern & motor removed while out flyfishing. I
really am not considering leaving the motor attached. It's just that the past
owner of my new M-17 had done so for years withour any appreciable problems. I
guess more than anything it attests to the quality of the M-17, not to
mention his luck in keeping the motor.
My past sailboat experience has been with a Honda 2hp which is very light and
an inboard diesel. This M-17 has a 2-stroke 6hp. I haven't lifted it as yet,
but suspect it will go about 60 to 70 pounds. No big thing for me... at this
time.
I'll be replacing the motor with a 4 to 5 HP 4-stroke. I'd like to go as
light as possible and still get the oomph needed.
I whole heartedly agree... keep the motor outa sight and outa mind.
Bill M-17 SF Bay
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