new outboard for H216

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Aug 16, 2009
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Catalina 28 mk2 Toronto
When I bought my (new) 216 last summer, I also purchased a Merc 3.5 hp, which worked well. Now, due to a change in mooring arrangements, I want to upgrade to a motor with a reverse gear (instead of rotating the engine). My dealer can get a Merc 4 hp, which will do this, and has an internal gas tank like the 3.5, but not until mid-June or July. I could get a 5hp right away, though ... it weighs the same as the 4 BUT has an external gas tank.

Does anyone have any advice/experience about whether a gas tank in the cockpit is a pain? Any other advice?

thanks!
Jamie
 

Ray T

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Jan 24, 2008
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Hunter 216 West End - Seven Lakes
when I was using the motor on my 216 I had a 3 gallon plastic tank sitting on the floor back by the rudder. I guess if I was in violent weather I might give some thought to securing it but in that case I'm not going out. I think you could take a knockdown and the tank would stay in place. If the tank didn't stay in place it would move to the other side if the cockpit.
 
Jan 10, 2007
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Hunter 216 Pardise Found
I have a Nissan 9.9 (too big but it was practically new and I got it for free). I have a 5 gallon tank I carry in the cuddy. I simply fabricated a long gas hose that reaches from the cuddy to the stern. I pull out the hose when I need the motor and throw it back in the cuddy when the sails come up. Only cost a few bucks and works great.
 
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