The Mercury and Nissan are Tohatsus . . . I know West Marine markets Mercury: Perhaps they'd service the Tohatsu? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jesse Tate" <gunsblazing@charter.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 10:57 AM Subject: Seagull Bill, The Tohatsu would be my choice too. Make sure you have service available in your area as there aren't as many Tohatsu dealers around as other makes. Jesse ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Sylvester" <wmcsyl1@cox.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 12:06 AM Subject: Seagull Thanks Harvey, I think that I am convinced. I am looking seriously at eh Tohatsu 4-stroke 4HP. I like the fact that it has the ability to charge the battery, an internal tank for short days, and an external for longer trips. Thank all of you for your input. You are a great group to be associated with. Bill -------------- On Sunday, May 25, 2003, at 09:08 PM, Harvey Wilson wrote: Hi Bill ... I'll go along with Connie.... the 2hp will be fine to get in and out of a slip, and in modest waters. I once used a 36 pound thrust trolling motor to get in/out of the slip while my Evinrude was being repaired. I didn't get out into the open waters of Lake Lanier... what I'd call modest waters, but it didn'thave the umpff to push it up the trailer like the Evinrude did...or even my 3hp Seagull. I'd consider where you sail and where you may _want _ to sail then decide. If you're running against tides or bucking high waves, 4 or even 6 hp may be necessary. The previous owner of Stargazer sailed in the Gulf of Mexico off Ft. Myers, Fla. He had a 8hp.... perhaps a bit of overkill, but it's the same size and weight as the 6hp. model. And he always made it home. Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294