I sail on a small lake in Kansas City. I would like recommendations for a 5 hp motor for my 23.5 Hunter.
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Rick Webb
Mercury 6
I have a 6hp Mercury on mine and if it were a 4 stroke it would be perfect. It has 2 cylinders which run a little smoother than the single cylinder ones do. The shift is on the throttle handle twiist it clockwise for foward the oposite for reverse that helps out a lot for those poorly executed approaches that need a quick burst of power. You can keep one hand on the tiller the other on the motor and turn both at the same time and never have to let go of either. It pushes me along at 6 knots with no trouble at all and is actually very quiet for a 2 stroke. The 8 hp Mercury is actually the same motor except for the carburator which gives it a few thousand more RPMs to get that extra power may be worth considering as well. 5 hp is probably fine but I do not think there is any need for any more motor than an 8.
I have a 6hp Mercury on mine and if it were a 4 stroke it would be perfect. It has 2 cylinders which run a little smoother than the single cylinder ones do. The shift is on the throttle handle twiist it clockwise for foward the oposite for reverse that helps out a lot for those poorly executed approaches that need a quick burst of power. You can keep one hand on the tiller the other on the motor and turn both at the same time and never have to let go of either. It pushes me along at 6 knots with no trouble at all and is actually very quiet for a 2 stroke. The 8 hp Mercury is actually the same motor except for the carburator which gives it a few thousand more RPMs to get that extra power may be worth considering as well. 5 hp is probably fine but I do not think there is any need for any more motor than an 8.
Nissan/Tohatsu
Great little engines. Tohatsu makes them for Nissan. Go with a four stoke regardless of the brand. Cost more initially but you do not need to worry about the oil and smoke. Also find a dealer locally if you need to have warranty work done. Sometimes it is better to with a second choice just to have someone that can/will work on it for you.
Great little engines. Tohatsu makes them for Nissan. Go with a four stoke regardless of the brand. Cost more initially but you do not need to worry about the oil and smoke. Also find a dealer locally if you need to have warranty work done. Sometimes it is better to with a second choice just to have someone that can/will work on it for you.
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Ken Koons
Nissan 5 hp
I have the Nissan 5 hp on my 240. Starts easily and runs like a dream. Plenty of power on my little reservoir. I'd look at something with a long shaft. When we trailer to a larger reservoir where the powerboaters stir things up the prop bucks out of the water when you hit big waves.
I have the Nissan 5 hp on my 240. Starts easily and runs like a dream. Plenty of power on my little reservoir. I'd look at something with a long shaft. When we trailer to a larger reservoir where the powerboaters stir things up the prop bucks out of the water when you hit big waves.
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Ken Shubert
A Lot for a Little
We sail in the KC area too so I know there aren't tides or currents to worry about --- unless you plan on the Missouri river. Are you a dedicated sailor or do you want to motor around to fishing spots etc? We only burned 3 gallons of fuel last season so it's hard to justify anything but a Nissan 5 hp 2-stroke. They start easy and require little upkeep. DO get the long shaft as mentioned before. If you plan to motor more, then go with a 2 cylinder 4-stroke with remote controls and tank which will make motoring smoother and smell better. Be sure to wave when you see another H23.5! Ken S/V WouffHong
We sail in the KC area too so I know there aren't tides or currents to worry about --- unless you plan on the Missouri river. Are you a dedicated sailor or do you want to motor around to fishing spots etc? We only burned 3 gallons of fuel last season so it's hard to justify anything but a Nissan 5 hp 2-stroke. They start easy and require little upkeep. DO get the long shaft as mentioned before. If you plan to motor more, then go with a 2 cylinder 4-stroke with remote controls and tank which will make motoring smoother and smell better. Be sure to wave when you see another H23.5! Ken S/V WouffHong
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Ed M
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Thanks, for the advise on the motor. I recently discovered this web site and am really enjoying it.
Thanks, for the advise on the motor. I recently discovered this web site and am really enjoying it.
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c obrien
nissan 8hp
i have a 23.5 it has a nissan 8hp 2 stroke nice motor plenty of power i sail out of plymouth harbor mass lots of currents and tides i cant see the justification for a 4 stroke i burned 8 bucks worth of gas all summer (160 a gallon) the price of a 4stroke versus a 2 is too high for me but then again im an irish jew
i have a 23.5 it has a nissan 8hp 2 stroke nice motor plenty of power i sail out of plymouth harbor mass lots of currents and tides i cant see the justification for a 4 stroke i burned 8 bucks worth of gas all summer (160 a gallon) the price of a 4stroke versus a 2 is too high for me but then again im an irish jew
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Jim
Motor Question...
I have a H22 and am replacing the motor. When you guys / gals talk 'long shaft', do you mean the 20" shaft (15 vs 20"), or do you mean a 20" shaft with the optional extension that makes it a 25" shaft ? I talking with the Merc dealer, he recommends the 25 incher. I rather not have that though as much of the versitility of the motor is lost should i want to swap the motor between the H22 and a tender / inflatable. The Johnson Sailmaster that is on there now (to be replaced) is a extended long shaft (25"). Thanks ! Jim Dunlea Boston and Marco Island
I have a H22 and am replacing the motor. When you guys / gals talk 'long shaft', do you mean the 20" shaft (15 vs 20"), or do you mean a 20" shaft with the optional extension that makes it a 25" shaft ? I talking with the Merc dealer, he recommends the 25 incher. I rather not have that though as much of the versitility of the motor is lost should i want to swap the motor between the H22 and a tender / inflatable. The Johnson Sailmaster that is on there now (to be replaced) is a extended long shaft (25"). Thanks ! Jim Dunlea Boston and Marco Island
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Ken Meyer
Honda 5HP, 4 stroke
I replaced my original motor with a Honda BF5A, 5 HP, 4 stroke, long shaft motor. I also replaced my adjustable motor bracket with a Garelick 71039 motor bracket. I really like the great idling performance, since most of my time is spent going in/out of the marina. I had to change the adjustable motor bracket, since the 4 strokes weigh more. Now my wife can also put the motor up and down, which is nice. I felt the extra money was worth the better idling and pollution reduction. The long shaft and motor bracket also work great in high waves/winds, since the propellar is low enough.
I replaced my original motor with a Honda BF5A, 5 HP, 4 stroke, long shaft motor. I also replaced my adjustable motor bracket with a Garelick 71039 motor bracket. I really like the great idling performance, since most of my time is spent going in/out of the marina. I had to change the adjustable motor bracket, since the 4 strokes weigh more. Now my wife can also put the motor up and down, which is nice. I felt the extra money was worth the better idling and pollution reduction. The long shaft and motor bracket also work great in high waves/winds, since the propellar is low enough.
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