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 _________________________________________________________________ Mothers Day is May 9. Make it special with great ideas from the Mothers Day Guide! http://special.msn.com/network/04mothersday.armx
Larry.........I had a 6hp Johnson 2 stroke on my 17.........wouldn't want anything much smaller. Lenny M-23 Sea Horse
I have a 4-horse 4-stroke on my M17, and I achieve hull-speed @ half-throttle . . . Last summer, I motored a few miles against a wicked chop in gale-force winds and my 4-horse didn't have to work substantially harder than it does in a flat-calm, except for the occassional unnerving cavitation (which you'll have with every outboard in practically every mounting configuration, except in boats with outboard wells, which present their own logistical problems). Now, I've never motored against a tide, Giles and Connie could probably weigh in on that, but my outboard philosophy is, "Less is more, mount the smallest auxiliary that will get the job done." I've been told that the difference between 4 horses and 5 is negligiblel. I think 4 horses are plenty for the 17 in practically every circumstance beyond motoring against the Snake River. But my opinion and $1.85 might buy a bitter cup of dark-roast at Starbucks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "L Smith" <lsmith56@cox.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 11:10 PM Subject: M-17 aux. motor Larry.........I had a 6hp Johnson 2 stroke on my 17.........wouldn't want anything much smaller. Lenny M-23 Sea Horse
I have a 4 horse on my 17, it handles ok in moderate wind and current, as we get in Galveston Bay, (Texas).. If you deal with high wind and/or current and to some degree boat "traffic" a 6 or 8 horse would be better. I think current is the higher priority issue to consider and wind secondary as current has a stronger effect on your boat. Look at similar boats in design and weight and see what others in your area are using. Wayne M17 "Intrepid" ----- Original Message ----- From: "larry parks" <pla352@hotmail.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 9:18 PM 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
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