It's time to replace my 1997 5 HP Mercury 2 stroke. I've got an 18' Bayliner Buccaneer and the 5 HP seems to move it OK. I'm looking for recommendations as to manufacturers and HP for a boat my size. Moored in Plymouth MA Harbor, use the motor for seasonal launch and retrieval, getting off the mooring and when the wind dies. Thanks.
New Outboard Motor
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Also try Defender Marine in Ct
Its close enough to you to warrant a road trip. If you can prove you are from out of state they won't charge you sales tax.
Its close enough to you to warrant a road trip. If you can prove you are from out of state they won't charge you sales tax.
I'm new to sailing , but thought I would chime in.
I just got a new Tohatsu 6hp sailpro. For the price you cant beat it. It comes with a nice gas tank, extra long shaft and a built in alternator. So far I have had no problems what so ever with the engine. I'm still in the break in period so I have not had it past about 30% throttle but to be honest just that a lone is enough speed for me. Super great on gas.
I don't know if I will ever benefit from the alternator. I think you have to run the engine at high RPM to get the full charging power, which I don't see happening a lot for me. But its still nice to have it there and may come in handy one day. Also if worse comes to worse it may be a good resale value.
Best Of All , when I get into trouble...and between you me and the light pole I do!
It cranks first pull every time!!
got mine from onlineoutboards. fast shipping and nice people. comes well packed.
It cost me more then I paid for the boat and trailer but I do not regret one penny!
I just got a new Tohatsu 6hp sailpro. For the price you cant beat it. It comes with a nice gas tank, extra long shaft and a built in alternator. So far I have had no problems what so ever with the engine. I'm still in the break in period so I have not had it past about 30% throttle but to be honest just that a lone is enough speed for me. Super great on gas.
I don't know if I will ever benefit from the alternator. I think you have to run the engine at high RPM to get the full charging power, which I don't see happening a lot for me. But its still nice to have it there and may come in handy one day. Also if worse comes to worse it may be a good resale value.
Best Of All , when I get into trouble...and between you me and the light pole I do!
It cranks first pull every time!!
got mine from onlineoutboards. fast shipping and nice people. comes well packed.
It cost me more then I paid for the boat and trailer but I do not regret one penny!
I had a 2004 Tohatsu 8.8 with added charger. Great motor. Used it for 9 mos, then had to lay it up for 2 yrs due to hurricane damage to boat & marina. Used it in saltwater for 3 more yrs. Then suddenly realized 'king pin' (vertical part attaching motor to motor mount clamps) had a bad case of rust. Replacement was $400(2009 dollars), purchase price of $1800 (2004 dollars). Don't know if I purchased 'fresh water' version (or if there is such a thing). Purchased online from co in Louisianna.
Good motor, quiet, economical. Only reservation is king pin in saltwater environment.
Charles
Good motor, quiet, economical. Only reservation is king pin in saltwater environment.
Charles
I use a 5hp 1999 Nissan 4 stroke on my 18.5' O'day 192. I had a 2hp 2 stroke on the old 15' Harpoon daysailer. Planning to use oars on the 14' 300 pound GP14.
I could probably get by with a 3.5 hp on the O'day. Sage Marine uses a 3.5hp on the Sage 17, runs at hull speed far under WOT.
If you only ever use the motor to get home in no-wind situations, go smaller, if it's less weight. But probably the 3.5, 4, 5, 6, 8 from Tohatsu/Nissan/Mercury are all the same 1 cylinder powerhead, just with differently tuned carbs, so they probably all weigh the same. I think it's when you hit that 9.9 range that they start using a 2 cylinder powerhead, and the weight will increase significantly.
I know folks with 2hp 2 strokes that do just fine with a Precision 18. Lots of people putting around with the Honda 2.2, but they are air cooled and REALLY noisy compared to a water cooled. There's this Precision 185 I know it's coming when I hear that characteristic Honda air cooled sound. I'm always amazed at how fast that 185 goes with that 2.2hp...
And I know people with Torqeedos that are fine on Precision 18, Com-Pac 19, and O'day 222s.
A couple guys with O'day Daysailors and Mariner 2+2s are happy with the Lehr propane outboards. Lehr should have a long shaft out by now...
I could probably get by with a 3.5 hp on the O'day. Sage Marine uses a 3.5hp on the Sage 17, runs at hull speed far under WOT.
If you only ever use the motor to get home in no-wind situations, go smaller, if it's less weight. But probably the 3.5, 4, 5, 6, 8 from Tohatsu/Nissan/Mercury are all the same 1 cylinder powerhead, just with differently tuned carbs, so they probably all weigh the same. I think it's when you hit that 9.9 range that they start using a 2 cylinder powerhead, and the weight will increase significantly.
I know folks with 2hp 2 strokes that do just fine with a Precision 18. Lots of people putting around with the Honda 2.2, but they are air cooled and REALLY noisy compared to a water cooled. There's this Precision 185 I know it's coming when I hear that characteristic Honda air cooled sound. I'm always amazed at how fast that 185 goes with that 2.2hp...
And I know people with Torqeedos that are fine on Precision 18, Com-Pac 19, and O'day 222s.
A couple guys with O'day Daysailors and Mariner 2+2s are happy with the Lehr propane outboards. Lehr should have a long shaft out by now...
Hey Solodare, just a quick question since you live fairly close to me. From the time you ordered, how long did it take you to receive your outboard?
Did it come by UPS?
It took two days to get here. So i ordered on a Tuesday and it got here Thursday morning. So i guess thats more like one day depending on how you look at it. It was shipped FedEx Ground which I prefer over UPS at least in the south east it seems that FedEx does not destroy packages like UPS.
The box and the packing did its job. The Box took all the blows and protected the engine. the box had some slight damage to it but nothing that concerned me.
( and I'm some what OCD so)
The box and the packing did its job. The Box took all the blows and protected the engine. the box had some slight damage to it but nothing that concerned me.
( and I'm some what OCD so)
Thanks Solodare. That is some quick delivery time even if they are our neighbors in TN. Did the tank come in a separate box? I guess everything was under 75 lbs then.
All in one box. Its all in a four piece Styrofoam brick. There is a separate section buit in the brick for the gas tank and another for the bits and pieces. Its Fully assembled less the charging cable. Emergency tool kit, manual, fuel line with priming bulb, all packed well. No Complaints here. I only spoke with one person there but she was very helpful. I wanted to make sure mine would ship that day. She checked stock and said it would so I was cool with that, But she asked for my name and said she would look for my order and make sure it went through. Thought that was a nice touch. yep label says 71 lbs. ( I still have the box incase I want to sale the engine later.) Do not think thats ever going to happen though.
