When I got my 17' ODay Daysailer, Jamm Session, it came with a 2002 2hp Honda outboard, long shaft. That little motor, with its low pitch prop, pushes the 750+ pound Jamm Session around at close to 5 knots. I also used it on my 8.5' inflatable dink, and once used the dink to tow 17K lb Pegathy to keep her off the rip rap in the C&D canal when my alternator belt failed. Didn't go fast, but was enough to maintain control in a fairly swift current. I just purchased a short shaft version of the same motor to allow me to motor the dink in closer to shore without oars, and to leave the long shaft on the Jamm Session. The 2003? version cost me $275 off Craigslist, (new, 2.3hp version is ~ $900) though I had to be patient and wait till one showed up. Never found one on EBay. It's 4 stroke, and air cooled, so it's simple to work on (had to take it apart and clean it up after I capsized the Daysailer in salt water). Parts are readily available and not expensive. 26 lbs. The Davis motor carrier fits great and works well with my motor/MOB hoist on Pegathy. The carrier is $20-30 on-line, and worth the investment IMO. If you can find one, I highly recommend this motor. One caution, DRAIN THE CARB after use, using the drain screw or by running it dry. Else, the carb gums up and requires cleaning. Dan SheerPegathy LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco
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