Hi All: I just got a great deal on a used 3.5hp Nissan 2-stroke for my M17. I had a Tohatsu 5 on my previous boat, and it was a super engine... always ran like a charm, except the one time I flooded it. Ran like a charm after ten minutes that day. Since Nissans are made by Tohatsu (I've heard they're basically the same engine) I'm hoping this little one will run well... as well.
My question has to do with prop pitch for this outboard. A 3.5HP is a touch small for a 17, so I want to get all the engine performance I can. There is a lower pitch prop available from Nissan that would work better for "moderate to high loads." (the standard prop is 7.4" diameter, 7" pitch, and their optional prop is the same diameter, but with a 5.7" pitch.) I'm wondering if anyone else is using an outboard with a lower-than-standard pitch, and has it helped? Thoughts and opinions? Thanks BG -- Brian Gilbert Marine Media M17 "Tiny Dancer" (ex "Stargazer") (423)876-9990 3404 Hartford Drive Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.sailingsmall.com _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
