I have the Nissan four stroke 3.5 with a long shaft. F-N only. Would this be under-powered for a Monty 17? ---Larry Hughston in Sacramento (getting ready to sell my M-15 in good but not Bristol condition.) -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Dave Scobie Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 8:36 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: outboard motors Bones is right that the best four horsepower was the Yamaha. The problem is that the current build 4 horsepower is really the 6 horsepower motor ... So you have a motor that weighs 70 or so pounds. I am not aware of any true 4 horsepower motor still being made. All that I am aware are really 6 horsepower, heavy, motors. :: Dave Scobie bownez@juno.com wrote:
Tom,
I tried an older 3hp Johnson 2 stroke on my M17 years ago that had steering via the head and no transmission. It worked OK out on the water, (as far as an old smelly, noisy, polluting 2 stroke goes) but in the marina it was a pain. There is no neutral so once it is started, you are moving. In a tight docking situation, it presented anxious moments.
I an using a 2001 Yamaha 4hp, 4 stroke with F-N-R and think it's the premier engine for an M17. I think Dave Scobie mention they are no longer being made.
You may wish to contact Jerry Lee for the one he has up for sale.....
Good luck!
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