Mike,
I will echo the feedback below from Martin.
We had a Honda 2HP, bought expressly because it was light enough to easily lift
on and off. However, it just was not powerful enough if we found ourselves in
rough water / strong wind / current / exposed mooring.
I switched to a Tohatsu 6HP, and have been much happier with its ability to
deal safely with difficult conditions.
I purchased a FORESPAR Motor Mate "outboard motor crane", that mounts on the
pushpit. That makes it an easy process to lift the motor off the dinghy, and
swing it around to fasten on the rail while underway. Much easier and safer
than lifting the motor by hand - and better for my marriage.
Regards,
Damian Greene
1983 C&C 34 GHOSTBass Harbor, Maine
On Oct 26, 2015, at 11:54 AM, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
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We used a +- 2 hp on an 10” high pressure floor inflatable around the PNW for
years. The ability to lift it on and off one handed was the best part. With
two or three people onboard it was a bit slow for me. Once, the 2hp outboard
was not able to pull a long stern tie line ashore without some rowing
assistance. Up wind or up current was sometimes very slow. Now we have a 6
hp 4 stroke. It is much heavier with the associated on/off issues especially
when anchored. It was able to obtain good speeds but not plane with 4 adults
in the dinghy. We used it for our trip around Vancouver Island and the extra
power was needed several times in higher wind or current areas. The lower fuel
economy with the 6 hp made it necessary to monitor our gasoline supplies closer
than with the 2 hp. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Michael
Jones via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:32 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Michael Jones
Subject: Stus-List outboard size Ls and Gs Can you help me? I have recently
bought an 8ft inflatable as tender and am looking at second hand outboard
options. Can you advise me of adequate size required? Specifically I have seen
a 2,2 hp advertised. Will that be enough to potter to the dock and back? The
safety sticker on the boat says up to 5hp but that seeems a bit much and heavy.
Thanks and regards Mike Jones Seanachai, 1981 C&C 34 Victoria
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