Thanks again Connie, I will revise my poll Bill The question: Will the Honda 2HP be adequate on an M17? That's Yes - 1 No - 1 On Saturday, May 24, 2003, at 01:07 PM, chbenneck@juno.com wrote:
Whoa, Bill
I said the 2 HP was adequate for the ComPac 16 and the Montgomery 15.
I pushed Eugene's M17 up river against the outgoing tide on the Thames in New London, CT, but the general consensus among the M17 owners is that a 4 HP is the size you want.
Of course, that is all a function of where, when and how you are using your boat.
On a lake with no current to contend with, and only for getting in and out of a slip a 2 HP would suffice.
But, if your boat is loaded, you have wind and tide against you and you want to do more than 1 knot, then more horse power is needed.
So it all depends on the sailing area: tides? winds? load in boat? if the wind pipes up do you sail or drop the sails and motor? Answers to these questions determine what you need of a motor size.
Connie
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