O'day 25 Outboard Motor Size

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Rick

Hello, What size (h.p.)outboard do you use on your O'day 25? Are you satisfied with its performance or would you go larger or smaller. Thanks, Rick "Tiny Dancer"
 
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Justin - O'day Owners' Web

25's

Rick - There are a couple of O'day 25's around here, all with 8hp (well one has an inboard). I have been aboard one in a decent chop and it did the job well, but I wouldn't want anything smaller. Long, or extra-long shafts are pretty much required to avoid cavitation in chop, though. Justin - O'day Owner's Web
 
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Warren

O/B Motor

If your motor is hung off the stern of your boat, I agree that the 8 HP will do the job. One important factor is motor weight...the lighter the better. Unless your going to do alot of motoring, i suggest you stick with a 2 cycle engine. The Johnson/Everude 8 HP will do a good job, its about the lightest in its HP class. Your will need the longest shaft (20"). The 4 cycles are great, except they are heavier.
 
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EJT

Outboard on a 25

Hi rick, I have an a Johnson 9.9, that came with the boat when I bought it. EJ
 
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Jane Floyd-Hendey

25 outboard motor

I am about to buying a 1984 25ft O'day with a 7.5 Merc motor. I am thinking about trading my 9.9 Sail motor on my 222 with the 25? Good idea?
 
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Jim B

Jane - What Marina is good on Lake Carlyle?

I was wondering if you could give me some input as to where on Carlyle would be a good home for the Oday 25 I just purchased? email me at jbuhner@effingham.net if it is not too much trouble. Thankyou
 
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