Motor and trailer thoughts

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XCIIGTWhipple

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Mar 6, 2013
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Oday 19 Weeki Wachee
I am looking for a motor to be able to motor around the river before getting everything back into shape and replacing the sails.

What is everyone's opinion on this and the price. Is 6hp enough to do a decent speed if I am in some open choppy water?

"like new 6 hp merc 4 stroke less than 20 hrs...with gas can ,manual,flush hose, stand with wheels... sell 1795 new ,come hear it run ....wont be disappointed....pushed my 20ft hunter with no trouble
sold boat hate to see it sit. Asking $850.00"

I was looking to spend under $700 for the motor but this sounds like a good low hour motor.

As for the trailer under my $50.00 boat it is pretty much shot. By the time I get the bunks right, new winch, new tires repair rusted areas I might as well just buy a trailer.

"1977 Aluminum (Alumacraft??) roll body trailer.

This is an aluminum boat trailer for a v-bottomed boat. It is rated for 10 thousand pounds with its torsion suspension for a 12ft to 16ft boat. It has an extra rim and two spare tires. The tires on the trailer are nearly brand new 8-ply tires (20.5 x 8.0 - 10).

The trailer measures 18'4" from tip of tongue to back end, and 72 inches wide. The hitch fits a 2 inch ball. It weighs less than 500 lbs. $500.00


Thanks
Lee
 
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Hydro Therapy

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Dec 27, 2012
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Precision Precision 28 St Augustine
Motor sounds like a good deal. The trailer looks great, not sure how much adjusting would be needed.

I bought a roller motor boat trailer for my 22. I paid $550 for it. By the time I got it set correctly for my 22 I had doubled the dollar amount.
 
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XCIIGTWhipple

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Mar 6, 2013
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Oday 19 Weeki Wachee
Thanks I thought it was a good deal and it is very close by so gas and time do not come into play either. My trailer is a cobbled together mess tandem axle that is rusted out and rims are rusted. The boat is not sitting well on the bunks at all and they are a mess as well.

I have a torch, welder and most every tool to do the job so I am only out materials.

Thanks,
Lee
 
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captcoho

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Oct 29, 2012
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Catalina 30 TRBS MkII Milwaukee
As far as your motor, you are limited to hull speed regardless of your engine size.
A 4 Stroke is heavier than a 2 stroke, and the Motor Bracket on the boat may limit the size, weight and HP of your motor. A 2hp two-stroke on my 22 was more than adequate. And it didn't overly affect sailing on a starboard tack.
Get some sails on that rig and sail it, those are the boats "main" engines......
 
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jepomer

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Jan 22, 2008
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Catalina 310 278 Lyndeborough NH
The 4-6 HP size outboard engines are well suited to bringing the the O'Day 19 to hull speed. I had a 5 HP 2-cycle on mine.

For simple mooring maneuvering, a Minn Kota Endura 50 provided 3 knots. Unless there was a strong wind, I could "cruise" in open water.

This arrangement did not work for a larger Capri 22. On this boat I used the 5 HP outboard then later changed to a Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 electric outboard. It gave me the same capabilities as the 5 HP gas outboard. The O'Day 19 would easily be powered by the smaller models with an integrated battery that Torqeedo offers. We enjoy the quiet associated with the electric motors.
 
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Catketch

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Jun 17, 2009
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Macgregor 25 Canton
The motor sounds like a great deal. I powered my O'Day 22 with a 6hp 4-stroke and it got me through any amount of chop with throttle to spare. I paid $1000 for mine with 10 hours on it. You'll want it to be a long shaft, of course.

The trailer looks adequate for a 22 if you're willing to retrofit for the fixed keel. I'm very doubtful about that 10,000 pound rating...I've never seen a single axle rig rated for more than 3,500 pounds, and many are less than that. Check the weight rating of the tires for a realistic capacity.

Best Wishes,
Dan
Sailorguides.com
 
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