Larry: I use a 2hp long shaft Honda 4 cycle on my 1978 M-17. It is fine for day sailing in protected waters, but I would not want to buck a current in the San Juans with it. Shawn Boles grey mist -----Original Message----- From: larry parks [mailto:pla352@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 7:18 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: M-17 aux. motor Howdy, Would a Honda 2 HP 4 cycle be enough motor for an aux. on the M-17, I like the size 28 lbs or the next size 5 HP at 61 lbs , but would that be to heavy and effect the sailing performance. Thanks, Larry _________________________________________________________________ Mother's Day is May 9. Make it special with great ideas from the Mother's Day Guide! http://special.msn.com/network/04mothersday.armx _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats