I have recently purchased a 16' daysailer II and need an outboard. Does anyone have a suggestion on hp, shaft length, brands, etc? All feedbackis greatly appreciated. John
Need suggestions on an outboard
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Well, I must say that most Americans think the greater horse power the better. This is a false hood. I have an Amphibi-Con 25 which weighs 4000 pounds and a 6 HP merc single cylindar four stroke pushes it at hull speed at one third throttle. I also have an S & S Crusader which weighs in at almost 20,000 pounds (rolled steel hull) and accoding to my naval architect it can only use 10 HP at the prop. With a 2 to 1 gearing that means only 20 HP engine is needed (she has a 29 HP Mercedes diesel). My Oday 26 has a 6 HP Yanmar diesel which is fine for its 4000 pounds. A 16 footer should be fine with an electric trolling motor. However, the use of the boat is really the governing factor. Possibly a 1 HP Honda would be a better bet if you plan on motoring a lot or if you are in a windy area and need more umph to hold in a cross wind. But then again, sailboats don't do that very well no matter how many horses are working.
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electric troll
I used a 55# thrust Minkota electric trolling motor and extended the leads forward under the port seat to the battery that was behind the mast. Worked very well. Prior to that I had a 5hp Suzuki but it was too heavy. It moved the boat up on a plane at about 10-12 knots.
I used a 55# thrust Minkota electric trolling motor and extended the leads forward under the port seat to the battery that was behind the mast. Worked very well. Prior to that I had a 5hp Suzuki but it was too heavy. It moved the boat up on a plane at about 10-12 knots.
O Day II Outboard
I don't know which varrient you have; one had a specific location moulded into the transom for a outboard; the other did not. In either case; a standard length shaft will work (your boat has a low freeboard aft). If yours does not have this "moulded" feature, then you will need to purchase a low H.P. stern mount; and attach it to the transom in such a way that the cavitation plate is slightly below the bottom of the hull. Also, you need to place it off center to allow the use the rudder. (be carefull when you use the rudder to steer when 'motorized'; The spinning prop will try to eat it) As far as the mechanical push goes; anything from electric to single cylinder gas will work; it's your choice (back and forth to the dock with sails furled; or the power to simply 'get back' quickly). In your case, small is better...Less weight=more nimble.
I don't know which varrient you have; one had a specific location moulded into the transom for a outboard; the other did not. In either case; a standard length shaft will work (your boat has a low freeboard aft). If yours does not have this "moulded" feature, then you will need to purchase a low H.P. stern mount; and attach it to the transom in such a way that the cavitation plate is slightly below the bottom of the hull. Also, you need to place it off center to allow the use the rudder. (be carefull when you use the rudder to steer when 'motorized'; The spinning prop will try to eat it) As far as the mechanical push goes; anything from electric to single cylinder gas will work; it's your choice (back and forth to the dock with sails furled; or the power to simply 'get back' quickly). In your case, small is better...Less weight=more nimble.
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