Has anyone used a 5hp 4-cycle outboard motor on a 260? Does it get the job done? Looking a 4-cycle for enviroment reasons, gas economy, and noise. Looking at 5 hp for lower cost and weight than most 9.9 hps.
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Dave Oberholtzer
9.9hp
I have a H26 with a Honda 9.9 (the H26 is the same boat basically as the 260 just minor differences) and I would not go a bit below a 9.9, maby even a 15 but most 26's and 260 are stocked with a 9.9 and most people seem to be happy with it. I have read on this forum that some people with a 8hp motor wish they had a 9.9 in certain situations. Dave Oberholtzer "Hydrotherapy"
I have a H26 with a Honda 9.9 (the H26 is the same boat basically as the 260 just minor differences) and I would not go a bit below a 9.9, maby even a 15 but most 26's and 260 are stocked with a 9.9 and most people seem to be happy with it. I have read on this forum that some people with a 8hp motor wish they had a 9.9 in certain situations. Dave Oberholtzer "Hydrotherapy"
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Al Beattie
I would want a bigger motor
I have a 5hp outboard on a 23.5 and there are times when I would not mind having a larger motor. On this smaller boat, there have been times when I have had to run the motor full out to make headway. It has always done the job, but I wish I had enough horsepower to get the job done with motor not working so hard. I also think that a larger motor can give a better surge of power. This is useful when some yahoo in a Bayliner fails to notice ones existence. Al Beattie
I have a 5hp outboard on a 23.5 and there are times when I would not mind having a larger motor. On this smaller boat, there have been times when I have had to run the motor full out to make headway. It has always done the job, but I wish I had enough horsepower to get the job done with motor not working so hard. I also think that a larger motor can give a better surge of power. This is useful when some yahoo in a Bayliner fails to notice ones existence. Al Beattie
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Steve Wright
What about hull speed?
I have heard that once a sailboat reaches hull speed, a larger motor will not make it go any faster. The only advantage to more horse-power is overcoming wind. I am happy with my 8 hp outboard.
I have heard that once a sailboat reaches hull speed, a larger motor will not make it go any faster. The only advantage to more horse-power is overcoming wind. I am happy with my 8 hp outboard.
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Dave Condon
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I strongly do not recommend a 5 hp for you will be underpowered in ocean and rivver currents. With a cross wind going into the slip, you will have difficulty too. This isbased on experience with the 26 and 260 as I have had more to do with these boats than anyone else except for the line crew who builds them at Hunter Marine. Consider a two stroke 9.8 Tohatsu or Nissan (same engines) for power and cost but make sure long shaft and get the electric start with the alternator
I strongly do not recommend a 5 hp for you will be underpowered in ocean and rivver currents. With a cross wind going into the slip, you will have difficulty too. This isbased on experience with the 26 and 260 as I have had more to do with these boats than anyone else except for the line crew who builds them at Hunter Marine. Consider a two stroke 9.8 Tohatsu or Nissan (same engines) for power and cost but make sure long shaft and get the electric start with the alternator
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Steve W
9.9 minimum
you will absolutely hate the 5 hp on that boat. Myfriendhas a 8 hp yanmar on a hunter 27 and it is pathetic. Get a 4 stroke Honda/Yamaha/Evenrude with the alternator and electric start. The very low fuel comsumption, quiet running, no smoke, easy starting worth the extra bucks,and you will be far happier. Finally, you will get the difference back when you upgrade in a few years and the boat will be more appealing to a potential buyer.
you will absolutely hate the 5 hp on that boat. Myfriendhas a 8 hp yanmar on a hunter 27 and it is pathetic. Get a 4 stroke Honda/Yamaha/Evenrude with the alternator and electric start. The very low fuel comsumption, quiet running, no smoke, easy starting worth the extra bucks,and you will be far happier. Finally, you will get the difference back when you upgrade in a few years and the boat will be more appealing to a potential buyer.
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Corky Trotter
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Greg Sweitzer
8 hp marginal
I have an 8 hp Hitatsu and it has worked fine, but I can see that a larger motor would be nice for the reasons others have mentioned, including running upwind and wanting a surge of power. Last Sunday I motored home at full power before the wind as a storm approached on Lake Michigan and made just over 5 knots in 3-5 foot waves and 25-knot winds. Wish I had a 9.9, but no big deal (so far--this is my first season).
I have an 8 hp Hitatsu and it has worked fine, but I can see that a larger motor would be nice for the reasons others have mentioned, including running upwind and wanting a surge of power. Last Sunday I motored home at full power before the wind as a storm approached on Lake Michigan and made just over 5 knots in 3-5 foot waves and 25-knot winds. Wish I had a 9.9, but no big deal (so far--this is my first season).
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