Subject: Outboard Motor Selection Issues with a Montgomery 17
I have recently purchased an M17 1979 . This being the model with the cut out in the transom designed to accept the outboard motor.
I live in Victoria BC and plan to sail and motor around the Gulf Islands.
My questions on which I will welcome some help and comments are these:-
1) I wish to install a Yamaha 8 HP motor or larger if possible as I plan to use this boat for motor sailing with the family and sailing solo. Wind and tidal currents in this region suggest a larger motor will perform more comfortably. Clearly the max hull speed is fixed but I wish to have more power in windy conditions if not using the sails.
I will appreciate views.
2) I plan to use the transom location but may use an outboard bracket if members suggest that this has some advantage.
3) I assume that a long shaft motor is appropriate. I have identified an extra long shaft and wonder if this is also suitable.
Many thanks for your time.
I look forward to comments .
Roger