Just bought a pristine h23.5 sans engine. Can anyone recommend a particular engine. What should I look/look out for? Etc.
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Steve Gautney
Motor recommendation
I bought a 23.5 a couple of months ago . . .Hunter recommends a 5 up to an 8hp motor. Research consistently points out that 4 stroke motors are preferable due to fuel economy and lower noise levels than 2 stroke. I have settled on a Honda 9.9 4 stroke with electric start. This motor has a 20 inch shaft. It is slighly heavier than ideal (104lbs), bur this is the smallest motor I could get with electric start. There is plenty of power and maximum boat speed is achieved below full throttle. Try www.leisurebytel.com as a good online source for Honda and Yamaha motors.
I bought a 23.5 a couple of months ago . . .Hunter recommends a 5 up to an 8hp motor. Research consistently points out that 4 stroke motors are preferable due to fuel economy and lower noise levels than 2 stroke. I have settled on a Honda 9.9 4 stroke with electric start. This motor has a 20 inch shaft. It is slighly heavier than ideal (104lbs), bur this is the smallest motor I could get with electric start. There is plenty of power and maximum boat speed is achieved below full throttle. Try www.leisurebytel.com as a good online source for Honda and Yamaha motors.
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Rick Webb
Way to go
Mine has a 6 horse 2 stroke Mercury on it. It has plenty of power for this boat. If I were to buy another motor it would probably be one of the 5 HP four strokes. It is going to push you along fine and not use much fuel at all. If you only need a motor to get in and out of the slip or on and off the trailer you could even get by with a smaller motor. Do not be tempted to go larger as more is less. You may even be able to get the motor dealer to let you try them out to see what suites you I honestly believe you will find that anything over 5 or 6 HP is overkill. Congratulations and have fun.
Mine has a 6 horse 2 stroke Mercury on it. It has plenty of power for this boat. If I were to buy another motor it would probably be one of the 5 HP four strokes. It is going to push you along fine and not use much fuel at all. If you only need a motor to get in and out of the slip or on and off the trailer you could even get by with a smaller motor. Do not be tempted to go larger as more is less. You may even be able to get the motor dealer to let you try them out to see what suites you I honestly believe you will find that anything over 5 or 6 HP is overkill. Congratulations and have fun.
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Sean Coerse
Motor
I have an H240 that I sail on the Chesapeake. It's equiped with a Tohatsu 8hp. Does great in large waves and strong currents. If i sailed on lakes I would go with a 5hp it would be more than enough. Congradulations on the new boat.
I have an H240 that I sail on the Chesapeake. It's equiped with a Tohatsu 8hp. Does great in large waves and strong currents. If i sailed on lakes I would go with a 5hp it would be more than enough. Congradulations on the new boat.
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Ken Shubert
Dependability
If you must motor a lot to clear the harbor, fight currents and tides, or make a definite commitement then go for something with 2 cylinders. The single cylinder motors vibrate a lot. Electric start and an alternator are nice but you have to motor long enough to recharge the battery. We only burned 3 gallons of fuel last season so it's hard to justify replacing the 5hp Tohatsu. Besides, Tohatsu's are almost theft-proof. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
If you must motor a lot to clear the harbor, fight currents and tides, or make a definite commitement then go for something with 2 cylinders. The single cylinder motors vibrate a lot. Electric start and an alternator are nice but you have to motor long enough to recharge the battery. We only burned 3 gallons of fuel last season so it's hard to justify replacing the 5hp Tohatsu. Besides, Tohatsu's are almost theft-proof. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
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Dave Condon
motor
I recommend the Tohatsu or Nissan 8 hp motor as they are the same engine. It is only two stroke but gives you optimum power. Get it in the 20 inch shaft with electric start. It will automatically have an alternator to recharge the battery at8-9 amp. It weighs and cost less. Granted you have to add the oil to the fuel but on four stroke, you have to add the oil to the resivoir while keeping a check on it plus changing the oil every season. This is what I have put on for many years on these boats. Crazy Dave
I recommend the Tohatsu or Nissan 8 hp motor as they are the same engine. It is only two stroke but gives you optimum power. Get it in the 20 inch shaft with electric start. It will automatically have an alternator to recharge the battery at8-9 amp. It weighs and cost less. Granted you have to add the oil to the fuel but on four stroke, you have to add the oil to the resivoir while keeping a check on it plus changing the oil every season. This is what I have put on for many years on these boats. Crazy Dave
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Pete
8 hp Nissan or Tohatsu
The 8 hp Nissan or Tohatsu would be my recommendation. They offer a lot more power than a 5 hp, with only a slight penalty in weight and cost, and the large external tank greatly increases the range between refueling stops. When the weather worsens to the point that you have to drop all sail and run for shelter, you will be glad you have an engine with enough grunt to bring you home. I bought a Nissan 8 hp last year and I am glad I did. Peter s/v Raven
The 8 hp Nissan or Tohatsu would be my recommendation. They offer a lot more power than a 5 hp, with only a slight penalty in weight and cost, and the large external tank greatly increases the range between refueling stops. When the weather worsens to the point that you have to drop all sail and run for shelter, you will be glad you have an engine with enough grunt to bring you home. I bought a Nissan 8 hp last year and I am glad I did. Peter s/v Raven
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Alan Long
Motors
The new Nissan/Tohatsu 4 strokes look sort of interesting. They have a 4, 5, 9,9 and 15 hp I think. They are probably a lot less money than a Honda, Merc, Johnson, Evinrude etc....
The new Nissan/Tohatsu 4 strokes look sort of interesting. They have a 4, 5, 9,9 and 15 hp I think. They are probably a lot less money than a Honda, Merc, Johnson, Evinrude etc....
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