The boat came with an adj. motor bracket, but no motor. I had a 6hp shart shaft that I tried on it. The bottom of the bracket plows in the water and it is slow. With a good chop the prop will catch air. The motor bogs at more than 1/2 throttle.
I know I need a long shaft. I am camp cruizing with 2 adults, 1 child and gear. Have to motor out far to sail.
Is a 3.5 long shaft at 38 lb a good choice? If I go to a 4 hp, the weight goes up to 60 lb.
Any suggestions? I am looking for a motor that will get me out there at a good clip but not be too burdensome to put on at launch and hold me back sailing.
I know I need a long shaft. I am camp cruizing with 2 adults, 1 child and gear. Have to motor out far to sail.
Is a 3.5 long shaft at 38 lb a good choice? If I go to a 4 hp, the weight goes up to 60 lb.
Any suggestions? I am looking for a motor that will get me out there at a good clip but not be too burdensome to put on at launch and hold me back sailing.