I put a Honda 2 hp long-shaft on my M-17 when I got it last
summer, and it does a great job both for maneuvering around the marina
and for transits in calm water at near to hull speed.? I also
haven't used it rough water or heavy wind (and hope not to have
to).? It's huge advantage is that it only weights 27 lb.? Any
higher hp engine I found ups the weight to the 50 - 60 lb range.?
It also has neutral where it will idle with the screw disengaged, and
rotates through 360 deg for backing up.? It sips gas - a gallon
will last for hours.
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Smith
To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats
Sent: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 8:30 pm
Subject: Re: M_Boats: motors
A Honda 2 would be my choice to use on the M17. It's probably true that
the 2 isn't beefy enough for very rough conditions and strong tides, but where
I sail, I believe it would be perfect for the reasons you mention. Now if I
could just find a nice used one... tom On Feb 4, 2008 4:36 PM, Tom Jenkins
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello M-sters, > > > > Has anyone out there
with a fully-loaded (electrical system, etc.) > late-model M17 tried to push
it with a 2 hp outboard? I know a 5 or 6 is > better for long trips with no
wind, but a 2 is so much lighter and easier to > store that I am hoping it
might be enough for maneuvering around marinas, > etc., or even making a few
miles in a pinch. I would do a test myself, but > snow is approaching the
garage eaves, and my 17 wishes to remain safely > inside until the snow stops
falling. > > > > Thanks, > > Tom Jenkins > > M17 Scintilla, > > June
Lake, CA > > _______________________________________________ >
http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >
-- Tom & Jane M17 dharma bum
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