Scott:
My Honda 2 HP was a long shaft model, cost $10 more than the short
shaft one. However, with the factory bracket and in calm waters, I
think the sort shaft one would be adequate. You would only have a
cavitation problem in rough waters, IMHO.
--Gary Hyde
2005 M17 sailboat #637 'Hydeaway 2'
We can't change the wind, but we can trim our sails.
On Aug 4, 2007, at 10:31 AM, Scott Simpson wrote:
Hi Gary,
I finally received my M17 from the factory. I noticed you
originally had a
Honda 2hp on "Vanilla" and then you transferred it to "Hydeaway 2"
for a
short while. I see you now have a Yamaha 4hp. My question to you:
Was your
Honda a short shaft model? I'm debating on a Honda 2hp (s). I
realize the
engine's minimal performance with the M17, but this is not an issue
for me.
With the (s) model, it would be easier to stow below. Also, if you
did have
this engine, did you find the engine bracket bolted too high for this
particular engine. Maybe it's a structural design issue, but I
would have
preferred the motor bracket be positioned a few inches lower. In
the up
position, it appears that most outboards sit visually too high.
Thanks,
Gary, for any light you can shed on the subject.
Scott Simpson
West of One
300 3rd Street, # 903
San Francisco, CA 94107
415. 328.2668
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www.westofone.com
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