FYI I just bought a Tohatsu 6hp that weighs 55 lbs. It has the external tank and f/r. Joe
----- Original Message ----- From: "Arnold Sharpe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:15:08 PM (GMT-0500) America/New_York 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) >> _______________________________________________ >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
