Irv

I assume a little more hp would give better performance in adverse conditions. I chose the 5 hp because I wanted to be able to use more gas at one time than the 1/3 gallon internal tank of the 4. As for the Honda, I just couldn't justify the extra cost. My family car is a Chevy not a Cadillac, and that has worked out fine. Time will tell with the Nissan.

Jerry

>From: "Irv Kooris"
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>To:
>Subject: RE: M_Boats: Great News and a Question
>Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 14:41:36 -0400
>
>Jerry,
>Thanks for the response. Do you think the 5Hp will push the 17 through wave
>and current better than the 4 HP. Is the Honda 5 worth the extra bucks?
>Irv
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>Lehner
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>
> Irv
>
> I just ordered a Nissan 5hp, 4 stroke from Porta-Bote (found on the
>internet). They had the lowest delivered price and said the '03 models are
>in stock and I'd be getting one of those. During my research I found out
>that Tohatsu and Nissan are identical except for the paint job and name.
>One dealer said that the Mercurys are made by Tohatsu and some of the lower
>hp Yamahas, as well. The Tohatsu/Nissan 4hp weighs in at 57 lbs. The 5 and
>6 hp's are 55 lbs. each. Apparently, these engines are all the same, just
>bored out more for more hp. The 4 hp is heavier because it has an internal
>tank. An option is available to be able to connect to an external tank but
>the option price makes the price of the 4 hp greater than the 5 hp. The 5
>and 6's come with an external 3 gallon tank with connection hose. Hope this
>helps.
>
> Jerry Lehner
> M17 #39 "Skitter"
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Irv Kooris"
> >Reply-To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com
> >To:
> >Subject: M_Boats: Great News and a Question
> >Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 20:17:19 -0400
> >
> >Just want to let everyone know I am now the proud owner of "Whoa Nellie".
>I
> >bought her on Wednesday and now have her on Cape Cod. I want to get a
>motor
> >and have a line on Tohatsu 4 hp four stroke, will this be strong enough
>to
> >fight current and wind? Should I go for a 5? Is a Honda or Yamaha worth
>the
> >extra bucks. I have the permanent bracket. I will have her in the water
>this
> >weekend if I can get a motor and get her registered. I want to thank
> >everyone for all their help and input.
> >Irv
> >
> >
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