Aux OB on H29.5

[RIVERCRUISER]

Thinking about installing a small outboard on my 29.5 as a backup to the

Yanmar 2GM20F.

Anyone have an aux OB installed on the 'sugar scoop' type stern?

Any info would be helpful.

Thanks.

 

[Chief RA]

Just tie your dingy alongside and use its motor to power in if you lose your diesel. An outboard on a sugar scoop would look awful! Chief

 

[Benny17441]

No need for such backup. A sailboat is an excellent hybrid machine and tow boat insurance will fill any gaps. You may also have a portable outboard installation by installing the outboard on a dink and either towing or pushing the bigger boat. It can also be used to go ashore and bring in supplies instead of just hanging at the stern. A boat with a sugar scoop is perfectly adapted to be backed stern in into a floating dock; with an outboard in the stern you will give up that convenience. Lastly there is the issue of added drag should the outboard lower unit remain in the water. I would think that the outboard as a backup will not be needed frequently enough to warrant an installation.

 

[RIVERCRUISER]

Just tie your dingy alongside and use its motor to power in if you lose your diesel. An outboard on a sugar scoop would look awful! Chief

I tend to agree with you about looking awful

 

[RIVERCRUISER]

No need for such backup. A sailboat is an excellent hybrid machine and tow boat insurance will fill any gaps. You may also have a portable outboard installation by installing the outboard on a dink and either towing or pushing the bigger boat. It can also be used to go ashore and bring in supplies instead of just hanging at the stern. A boat with a sugar scoop is perfectly adapted to be backed stern in into a floating dock; with an outboard in the stern you will give up that convenience. Lastly there is the issue of added drag should the outboard lower unit remain in the water. I would think that the outboard as a backup will not be needed frequently enough to warrant an installation.

Thanks. Good advise.