In a message dated 5/4/03 8:18:23 PM, HarveyWilson@compuserve.com writes:
Can you get the specs on the Briggs O/B and compare to the Honda ?? If the B&S does what you want, get it.
A word of caution regarding the Briggs & Stratton outboard: It is *not* recommended for use in Salt Water. See for yourself at: http://www.briggsandstratton.com/MainSite.asp?CategoryID=289&lrID=1&ParentID... 89&MSCSSID=1234&MB=&EPAGE=/main/RealBriggs/WebSite/NA/EN/new_products/outboard .mb&l=0 Scott Grometer, M15 #478 'bebe'
Thanks again to everyone who responded to my interest in the Briggs & Stratton 5hp motor, especially Scott/'bebe'. As expected from this quality group, I was provided with a wealth of information to consider. I have come to the conclusion that the "ideal" motor for an M15 is not yet made; IMO, the ideal would be: 3hp 4-stroke, 30lbs, F-N-R, internal/external tank option, short/long shaft option. For myself, I have narrowed my decision to 3 possiblilities (I want to sail on Lake Tahoe so 4-stroke is required). I will stick with short shaft for exploring shallow waters in lakes/delta around Sacramento: 1. Honda 2hp Pro: light weight (27 lbs dry) Con: don't like the clutch idea, would prefer a gear Con: barely enough power, would prefer some "reserve" 2. Yamaha 2.5hp Pro: Sufficient reserve power Pro: Has neutral gear Con: 10 lbs heavier (37 lbs dry) 3. Yamaha 4hp Pro: F-N-R Con: heavy (48 lbs dry) Con: cost premium about $350 I am currently leaning toward the Yammy 4 because: 20 extra lbs on the stern doesn't seem like that much on an 800 lb vessel with 2 moving 175 lb crew. If I put the cooler full of beer toward the v in the berth, won't that balance it out? I really like the F-N-R convenience. I'm hoping I can get an external tank option for longer range. Need to investigate this further. Well, there it is. I am VERY grateful to the group for their comments. I could have purchased the Briggs and not realized it is not intended for salt water until it corroded away in the Delta. Ran Dawson M15 #469 'Little Wing'
Buy the Honda 2hp! -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Randy Dawson Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 7:55 PM To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' Subject: M_Boats: RE: Outboards again summary Thanks again to everyone who responded to my interest in the Briggs & Stratton 5hp motor, especially Scott/'bebe'. As expected from this quality group, I was provided with a wealth of information to consider. I have come to the conclusion that the "ideal" motor for an M15 is not yet made; IMO, the ideal would be: 3hp 4-stroke, 30lbs, F-N-R, internal/external tank option, short/long shaft option. For myself, I have narrowed my decision to 3 possiblilities (I want to sail on Lake Tahoe so 4-stroke is required). I will stick with short shaft for exploring shallow waters in lakes/delta around Sacramento: 1. Honda 2hp Pro: light weight (27 lbs dry) Con: don't like the clutch idea, would prefer a gear Con: barely enough power, would prefer some "reserve" 2. Yamaha 2.5hp Pro: Sufficient reserve power Pro: Has neutral gear Con: 10 lbs heavier (37 lbs dry) 3. Yamaha 4hp Pro: F-N-R Con: heavy (48 lbs dry) Con: cost premium about $350 I am currently leaning toward the Yammy 4 because: 20 extra lbs on the stern doesn't seem like that much on an 800 lb vessel with 2 moving 175 lb crew. If I put the cooler full of beer toward the v in the berth, won't that balance it out? I really like the F-N-R convenience. I'm hoping I can get an external tank option for longer range. Need to investigate this further. Well, there it is. I am VERY grateful to the group for their comments. I could have purchased the Briggs and not realized it is not intended for salt water until it corroded away in the Delta. Ran Dawson M15 #469 'Little Wing' _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
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