Arnold,
My brother owned Griselda (M17 #14) before I did and he solved the problem of
the prop damaging the rudder. He attached a triangular block to each side of
the rudder just above the lower gudgeon which limits the rudder angle. The
blocks have rubber toilet seat bumpers on them which strike the transom before
the rudder strikes the prop.
As for vibration, I have all three of the motors he used on Griselda. One is
a 6hp single cylinder British seagul with a 5 blade prop and the vibration is
awful but the torque is fantastic. The other is an Evinrude Yachtwin 4hp full
gearshift two cylinder. The clyinders fire on opposite strokes and it is very
smooth. The 4hp is enough against almost any sea and wind conditions. The
third motor is a 54 pound thrust MinnKota trolling motor which is good for
docking but not strong enough to push against any kind of wind or sea.
My choice is definately the Evinrude. The seagull looks really neat especially
since I stripped and polished the aluminum parts and the solid brass fuel tank
but................. it vibrates and smokes and is not easy to start. So much
for tradition.
Ron
M17 #14
Griselda
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:15:08 -0700> To:
> [email protected]> Subject: Re: M_Boats: M-15/Honda BF5A>
> > LOU AND GARY, I agree that a 5 would be to much for the M-15 and > that the
> 2.5 yamaha would be better. My problem with the 4hp yamaha > on my M-17 is
> weight and bulkyness. It is 65 lbs and because my 17 > is an older model with
> the cutout transom you have to be real careful > or the prop will chew a hole
> in the rudder if you have to go hard > over. The 65 lbs weight is not a
> problem for the boat but for this > old fart when mounting and dismounting
> same. For these reasons then, > I am considering a 2.5hp but am concerned
> that it may not have > sufficient poop to fight a stiff head wind when having
> to power in > tight channels. Also, am concerned about vibration. Your >
> experiences will help. Arnold Sharpe, M-17 #265 "LITTLE BREEZE"> On Aug 12,
> 2008, at 10:50 AM, Gary M Hyde wrote:> > > Lou:> > The 5 up is overkill on
> the M15. What don't you like about the 2.5> > up? I'm considering one for the
> M17.> > --Gary> >> > Sent from my iPhone> >> > On Aug 6, 2008, at 7:44 PM,
> Lou <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> >> >> Does anyone know if this 5 HP Honda
> engine ( BF5A) will work well> >> on my M-15 with the lifting bracket mount.
> I believe it has a short> >> shaft but I think my current Yamaha 2.5 also has
> a short shaft. Is> >> the 60lb weight going to be a problem?> >>> >>
> Thanks... Lou (M-15 Still The One)> >>
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