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Outboards Again, Message 10, 5/5/03
by Wendell Spence 06 May '03

06 May '03

The Briggs and Stratton 5hp outboard weighs 56 lbs. You can get full specifications at http://www.briggsandstratton.com. As mentioned before, it is designed for freshwater use. Another web site that may be helpful is sponsored by the National Marine Distributors Association: http://www.go-marine.com/online. Wendell Spence M15

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Briggs & Stratton engine
by Jesse Tate 05 May '03

05 May '03

I don't think the B&S is available with a long shaft. Jesse Tate 1986 M 15 # 343 Carolyn J

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test - no message
by jack means 05 May '03

05 May '03

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test - no message
by jack means 05 May '03

05 May '03

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M17 Motors
by ron and cathryn goodspeed 05 May '03

05 May '03

Thanks to all for the answers re: a motor for our M17. Ron Goodspeed

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Re: M_Boats: Nissan 4HP - 4 stroke
by Randy Watkins 05 May '03

05 May '03

Ron, I recently purchased a new Suzuki 6 h.p 4 stroke. http://www.suzukimarine.com/sr03/df64/index.html It has an internal tank as well as the connector for the external tank. They offer this motor in a 4 or 6 h.p. configuration ( same weight ) You can also add a 5 amp charger as an option for cruising. This was the only 5 h.p, + I could find that offered an internal tank for the days you don't want to take a cruising tank. Regards, Randy W. Ranger 20 ( former M15 owner ) >>> rcgoodspeed(a)mac.com 05/04/03 11:29AM >>> Hello Craig, Have you had a chance to try out your new motor yet? We have been using an electric trolling motor to get off and onto the dock at our local lake where the winds are rarely over 12 knots but it didn't have enough power to handle the winds in the CA Delta and we want to sail the S.F. Bay this year so are looking into the 4-5 HP outboards for our M17. Cat and I will be sailing with enough gear to stay aboard for 3-4 days. Please keep us posted on how the new motor works for you. Does it have the option of connecting an external tank? Thanks, Ron and Cathryn Goodspeed 1974 M17 "hula pie" _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats

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Galveston Bay
by wayne yeargain 05 May '03

05 May '03

Hi John: Glad you will stop in Houston, looking foward to meeting you & hearing about your adventures, sounds like you are having a great time. Let me know your schedule & I can arrange a few days off . I've been to the Elissa many times, she is a beautiful ship. I used to be a volunteer aboard her, will be glad to show you around. saltydog(a)ev1.net Regards Wayne

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Outboards again
by Harvey Wilson 05 May '03

05 May '03

Hi Ran... How heavy is the B&S outboard ?? FWIW, I didn't know that they made outboards. The former owner of my M-17 had an Evinrude 8hp on it for sailing in the Gulf of Mexico. A tad heavy for my tastes, so I usually sail with a 3hp Seagull, soon to be replaced with a 5hp Seagull with F-N-R. Can you get the specs on the Briggs O/B and compare to the Honda ?? If the B&S does what you want, get it. Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294

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Re: M_Boats: M17 and Long-Shaft . . .
by Harvey Wilson 05 May '03

05 May '03

Hi Ron... The 4hp should do it for you, depending on where you sail. I sail on Lake Lanier, Ga., and a 3hp does just fine... no current to buck, and few strong winds. I've even moved my M-17 with a 36 pound thrust electric when the first motor was being repaired. However, if it's possible that you will be bucking headwinds, or strong currents, a 6-8 hp motor might be in your future. I'll stay out of the 2 vs 4 cycle argument, only saying that 2 cycles are lighter for their power, and unless you plan on doing a lot of motoring, the oil in the gas won't add much to the pollution. My two Seagulls are 2 cycle, and of the last generation with 50-1 gas-oil mix. I use synthetic oil which is bio-degradable and smokes a bit less then regular oil. Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294

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line/ block size
by Harvey Wilson 05 May '03

05 May '03

Hi Doug... The line on my mainsheet is 1/2 or 5/8 inch max. Definitely not 3/4 inch!! Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294

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