motor help

[TonyM]

I have just gotten a 1970 Pearson 26 and need to get a motor. To save money I think I'll put it on the transom instead of buying a bracket. I'm not sure what length- 15, 20 or 25 inch? Is a bracket advisable and what location would I put it? I have heard that the Honda is one of the best but still open to suggestions. I'm a teacher and funds are limited. I plan on a 9.9 hp engine with an electric start. Please help with suggestions. Thanks

TonyM

 

[bffatcat]

Ive got a pearson 26W I bought a new Tohatsu 8hp 20" shaft 4 cycle last season for $1525 I put the motor on the transom cutout. Ive never seen a bracket on a P26. The 8 Hp has plenty of power and pushes the boat at hull speed with less than 1/2 throttle. I think the 9.9 is over kill for a boat of this displacement. Honda and Nissan are also good choices. One more comment
the Honda is heavier over 100lbs my Tohatsu is 83 lbs for a pull start.
I have no problem starting it with the pull starter nor does my wife. Im 72 shes 70. Hope this is of some help

 

[RobertLangdirect]

I had a Hunter 25 with a long shaft Nissan 9hp on a springloaded transom mounted bracket.

Advantages:

Motor kept outside of boat -- more room for us.

In "down" position, the prob was way below the water. Much less loss of propulsion when hitting waves head on.

When in the "up" position, motor was completely out of the water -- SWEET.

Disadvantage:

The up down activator switch had an ability to pinch and if not careful, make a nasty blood blister.


Other than that, many areas are slowly closing the ability to run stinky and oil sewing TWO STROKE motors. Consider that if getting a two stroke.

The newest four strokes are powerful, clean, and fuel miserly machines.

Good Luck!