I have a 2 hp Mariner 2-stroke and a 2 hp Honda 4-stroke for my Potter 14, and for my 2004 M17 a 5 hp Honda and a Torqeedo electric with an extra battery. All are fine, completely reliable motors, but for the Potter I always end up using the wind and no motor (except on weird places like Lake Powell), and on the Montgomery the electric. I’m not saving the earth by going electric (almost all that energy comes from “nasty” sources), but they are quiet and don’t require gasoline onboard or in the car. That said, gasoline outboards were a marvelous invention.
On Aug 7, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Steve Trapp <stevetrapp@Q.com> wrote:
Where are you sailing? When I sailed against the current on the Columbia and Willemtte Rivers and now against the tide, coming and going, on South Puget Sound, I am glad I have the original 4 hp Mariner in my M-15. Remember when I bought the boat, the dealer wanted to sell a 2 hp with it, but I knew about the currents then. Steve M-15 # 335
-----Original Message----- From: David Rifkind Sent: Monday, August 7, 2017 12:34 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: electric motor
I have the original 4-hp Johnson on my 17, and wrestle my conscience over it almost daily. I like that it is light and powerful, and original. I'm slowly getting to the point where I can recognize a fit of temperament coming on and keep it running when it tries to embarrass me. I don't so much like the noise, or having to steer the boat upside-down, backwards, and with my keel in the air when it is reversed.
I'm thinking about stripping it down, cleaning it up, and giving it a new paint job. If I do that we'll be bonded for life.
On Aug 6, 2017, 7:56 PM -0700, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com>, wrote:
Yeah, Steve, I sure would hang on tight to that ole 2 hp two stroke. They are very hard to find now a days. Bought a 3.5 Tohatsu for my 17 and it weighs 40 pounds but it runs fine.
On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 8:12 PM, Steve Trapp <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote:
Good to read that I am not the only guy hanging on to my old 2 stroke outboard for my M-15. Ain't the latest technology, but it, like the > boat, have long been paid for.