I have a 1999 Mercury long shaft 9.9 that does the job. The engine is very fuel efficient and the newer models are even more. If I had to replace it, I wouldn't use anything less because it still seems a bit underpowered for a C27.
I'll also mention that I scrape my knuckles every once in a while when I raise or lower the engine. The engine is a bit big for the space so it rubs against the fiberglass when it is raised out of the water. Edgar On May 10, 2010, at 3:43 PM, "Todd" <[email protected]> wrote: Well we took the new to us C27 out this weekend and quickly realized how totally underpowered the boat was with the Outboard. The prior owner bought the boat with a 15 hp merc on it but had problems with it and removed it. It now has a late 60's near death 6hp short shaft evinrude on it. It is no match for this heavy boat with strong local winds and heavy tidal current. I ended up against the dock shortly behind the slip as the motor didn't have nearly enough power to get the bow turned into the wind and tide. So my question is this. What size motor are people running on their C27's? Short shaft or long shaft? The broken 15 hp I have is a long, but the 6hp on the boat now is a short and is plenty deap enough. Any advice from coastal boaters would be great as we run totally in the St John's River and Inter Coastal Waterway. Lots of afternoon wind and always strong tide either in or out depending on low or high tide. I just want to make sure I have enough power to get the boat in and out of the slip and into open water and be able to motor against the wind and the tide when need be. I'll be trying to get the 15 hp running tomorrow as that is probably the best option, but may be to big. What do ya'll thing? Todd Birch Jacksonville, FL. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
