Just purchased a 1986 25.5 Hunter. No motor, no sails. Need to buy a motor quickly. After reviewing some of the boat reviews here, it seems a 4 cycle will be too heavy for the transom. Do I need a long shaft 9.9 hp or will a regular one suffice. Thanks.
Longshaft or regular
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hunter 22 engine refit
I was reading some of these letters about new outboards for there boats. My old faithfull outboard has died and I was looking at getting a four stroke, quieter being a big reason. The 22 was rated for a 7.5 HP i think, but a four stroke is a good bit heaver and I was wondering if the transom can handle the weight.
I was reading some of these letters about new outboards for there boats. My old faithfull outboard has died and I was looking at getting a four stroke, quieter being a big reason. The 22 was rated for a 7.5 HP i think, but a four stroke is a good bit heaver and I was wondering if the transom can handle the weight.
longshaft or xlongshaft
Related Question, I have an Evinrude 9.9 extralong shaft (25" shaft) which may need to be replaced. I have been told that I should stick with the xlong as opposed to just the long (which I believe is 20 inches). (Hunter 22 with the mounting bracket). Any thoughts on whether the xlong is actually necessary. It seems they are not made anymore. -Jim
Related Question, I have an Evinrude 9.9 extralong shaft (25" shaft) which may need to be replaced. I have been told that I should stick with the xlong as opposed to just the long (which I believe is 20 inches). (Hunter 22 with the mounting bracket). Any thoughts on whether the xlong is actually necessary. It seems they are not made anymore. -Jim
Semi-Solution
I've got a 23 with a lift bracket. At the expense of having a terrible time actually getting to the motor, my 20" shaft is mounted so that i need to both lift 100% AND tilt at least 2 notches to get it out of the H20. It's the only way to get the motor in deep enough for any chop. I would definity find a 25" shaft if i bought a new motor..which may be sometime soon.
I've got a 23 with a lift bracket. At the expense of having a terrible time actually getting to the motor, my 20" shaft is mounted so that i need to both lift 100% AND tilt at least 2 notches to get it out of the H20. It's the only way to get the motor in deep enough for any chop. I would definity find a 25" shaft if i bought a new motor..which may be sometime soon.
Long shaft beats short shaft
You definately want a long shaft to keep the prop in the water when the water is choppy, or at least to keep it in most of the time. I would recommend a 4 strok over a 2 stroke, they are heavier, but burn significantly cleaner and tend to be quieter and easier on fuel. I have a Honda 9.9 on my water ballast Hunter 26 and it has more power than I have ever used.
You definately want a long shaft to keep the prop in the water when the water is choppy, or at least to keep it in most of the time. I would recommend a 4 strok over a 2 stroke, they are heavier, but burn significantly cleaner and tend to be quieter and easier on fuel. I have a Honda 9.9 on my water ballast Hunter 26 and it has more power than I have ever used.
25 inch may work even better
I just bought a 4 stroke - Nissan 6 hp to replace the 8 hp Johnson 2 stroke - with the 25 " shaft for my H23. The extra 5" makes it very easy to raise and lower, see Ben M H23 above. I can put it in the water with very little effort. With the 20" shaft on the Johnson, I had to do much of what Ben is talking about. Be careful when sizing the motor. Take into account where you sail and the weather you sail in. You may need to go up or may be able to go down in horsepower. Good Luck.
I just bought a 4 stroke - Nissan 6 hp to replace the 8 hp Johnson 2 stroke - with the 25 " shaft for my H23. The extra 5" makes it very easy to raise and lower, see Ben M H23 above. I can put it in the water with very little effort. With the 20" shaft on the Johnson, I had to do much of what Ben is talking about. Be careful when sizing the motor. Take into account where you sail and the weather you sail in. You may need to go up or may be able to go down in horsepower. Good Luck.
Outboard
I just replaced my outboard on my 25.5 this year. I replaced the orignal 7.5 Mercury with a Tohatsu 9.8 4 stroke, 25 inch shaft. The Tohatsu only weighs 20lbs more than my old 2 stroke. It was a direct replacement, no modifications needed.
I just replaced my outboard on my 25.5 this year. I replaced the orignal 7.5 Mercury with a Tohatsu 9.8 4 stroke, 25 inch shaft. The Tohatsu only weighs 20lbs more than my old 2 stroke. It was a direct replacement, no modifications needed.
Good results
My 9.8 4 stroke x-long was a real winner when motor sailing (my marina was 28 miles straight downwind and had to move) since even a bit heaved I was able to keep it solidly in the water. Only problem is the motor is a bit tight for the transome space on my H-26. Otherwise this was a great motor for the trip we took over the 4th. Allowed us to motor between the towns when the wind was down too. Fuel efficient.
My 9.8 4 stroke x-long was a real winner when motor sailing (my marina was 28 miles straight downwind and had to move) since even a bit heaved I was able to keep it solidly in the water. Only problem is the motor is a bit tight for the transome space on my H-26. Otherwise this was a great motor for the trip we took over the 4th. Allowed us to motor between the towns when the wind was down too. Fuel efficient.
25.5 motor
We're using a Tohatsu (Nissan) 9.8 long shaft (not extra long) four stroke electric start motor on our 25.5. Works great. The 8hp version would be equally good since we never actually open the throttle on the 9.8 (not even close). The 9.8 and 8 use the same block with a different carb. The regular length shaft motor would get the prop in the water OK, but it wouldn't stay there when the boat heeled to starboard and I doubt it would be quite deep enough to get below the bottom of the boat during normal operation. I don't think I'd want a regular shaft motor for a 25.5. The transom problem suggested in earlier posts isn't really a problem. There's some flex, but not bad. The real problem is raising and lowering the motor because of its weight and the difficulty of reaching the motor from the cockpit. We're using an old main sheet system to raise and lower the motor. Provides reasonable mechanical advantage for the task.
We're using a Tohatsu (Nissan) 9.8 long shaft (not extra long) four stroke electric start motor on our 25.5. Works great. The 8hp version would be equally good since we never actually open the throttle on the 9.8 (not even close). The 9.8 and 8 use the same block with a different carb. The regular length shaft motor would get the prop in the water OK, but it wouldn't stay there when the boat heeled to starboard and I doubt it would be quite deep enough to get below the bottom of the boat during normal operation. I don't think I'd want a regular shaft motor for a 25.5. The transom problem suggested in earlier posts isn't really a problem. There's some flex, but not bad. The real problem is raising and lowering the motor because of its weight and the difficulty of reaching the motor from the cockpit. We're using an old main sheet system to raise and lower the motor. Provides reasonable mechanical advantage for the task.
I'd be interested in prop info...
too. I have the standard 9.4 4stroke, Evinrude, not the long shaft unfortunately. I don't use the engine much, just to get out of the bayou and back in so I don't need much speed. I would like more bite when docking though - seem to take awhile for changing directions, especially in reverse. Any recommended prop sizes, angles appreicated. Bill
too. I have the standard 9.4 4stroke, Evinrude, not the long shaft unfortunately. I don't use the engine much, just to get out of the bayou and back in so I don't need much speed. I would like more bite when docking though - seem to take awhile for changing directions, especially in reverse. Any recommended prop sizes, angles appreicated. Bill
Longer the better
My biggest problem is the motor coming out in swells. I sail small lakes and heading upwind you can encounter conditions that pop the motor out of the water fairly commonly.
My biggest problem is the motor coming out in swells. I sail small lakes and heading upwind you can encounter conditions that pop the motor out of the water fairly commonly.
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