I want a motor for possable cruising in the San Juan waters of Washingtion. I like the Yamaha 8 hp. Should I get the High Thrust ($2,100 w/alternator and elec. start and weights 102 lbs) or stay with the standard 8 ($1,800 and 86 lbs)
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Randy
c22 outboard power
Larry, I recently replaced my outboard motor but before I made my choice I did a little research.. I looked at several motors from 9.9 down to a 5HP with the biggest factor being weight.. I finally chose a 5HP, 4stroke Nissan which weighs less than 50 lbs and burns half gallon of fuel per hr at 7 mph. The only drawback is a slight vibration created because it's a one cylinder but it isn'nt enough to be concerned.. Hope this helps you Fair Winds, Randy Fleet 17 Galveston Bay
Larry, I recently replaced my outboard motor but before I made my choice I did a little research.. I looked at several motors from 9.9 down to a 5HP with the biggest factor being weight.. I finally chose a 5HP, 4stroke Nissan which weighs less than 50 lbs and burns half gallon of fuel per hr at 7 mph. The only drawback is a slight vibration created because it's a one cylinder but it isn'nt enough to be concerned.. Hope this helps you Fair Winds, Randy Fleet 17 Galveston Bay
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David
Need power inthe San Juans
I owned a 22 in the great lakes and it worked fine witha 6 HP on it but now cruise in a C30 in the San Juans and Gulf Islands. I would caution you that there are usually strong currents in the islands and you want to have sufficient power to move at hull speed if possible. Even plannning to travel with the currents only works part ofthe time, I can guarantee you will spend lots of time fighting currents.. I would go with the high thrust model and then get the electric start and battery charging capability as a bonus so you can use your lights, etc without worrying abot the battery. David Four Feathers
I owned a 22 in the great lakes and it worked fine witha 6 HP on it but now cruise in a C30 in the San Juans and Gulf Islands. I would caution you that there are usually strong currents in the islands and you want to have sufficient power to move at hull speed if possible. Even plannning to travel with the currents only works part ofthe time, I can guarantee you will spend lots of time fighting currents.. I would go with the high thrust model and then get the electric start and battery charging capability as a bonus so you can use your lights, etc without worrying abot the battery. David Four Feathers
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Tom
Consider the weight
Consider the extra weight on the transom in your decision. I once purchased a Yamaha 9.9 HT for a 23 foot sailboat. I liked the extra power (for a Westerly sailboat), but regreted the extra weight on the transom. The weight on the transom caused the boat to sit visibly stern heavy, and caused the normally wet cockpit scuppers to fill to almost a level even with the cockpit sole. Get a couple people in the aft part of the cockpit and the water will really rise. I would go for the lighter outboard myself in a C22. The standard 8 hp is enough for that. Also easier on your back to lift on & off the bracket. The problem will be that you won't know how the boat will sit in the water with either outboard until after you've purchased one. So, I would go for the sure thing.
Consider the extra weight on the transom in your decision. I once purchased a Yamaha 9.9 HT for a 23 foot sailboat. I liked the extra power (for a Westerly sailboat), but regreted the extra weight on the transom. The weight on the transom caused the boat to sit visibly stern heavy, and caused the normally wet cockpit scuppers to fill to almost a level even with the cockpit sole. Get a couple people in the aft part of the cockpit and the water will really rise. I would go for the lighter outboard myself in a C22. The standard 8 hp is enough for that. Also easier on your back to lift on & off the bracket. The problem will be that you won't know how the boat will sit in the water with either outboard until after you've purchased one. So, I would go for the sure thing.
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Dave M
Nissan 6hp 4 stroke
Basically the same engine as the five, more output, same low weight. (the 4, 5, 6 are all the same mechanically). Works great even at altitude, but I don't know about in the currents.
Basically the same engine as the five, more output, same low weight. (the 4, 5, 6 are all the same mechanically). Works great even at altitude, but I don't know about in the currents.
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Dan
Listen to David
The currents up there can be heavy. You will need hull speed. Also, have three anchors on board to hold you in place while you wait for the current to subside. You'll be glad you did.
The currents up there can be heavy. You will need hull speed. Also, have three anchors on board to hold you in place while you wait for the current to subside. You'll be glad you did.
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tomD
my choice: 6 hp Nissan
Just had my long leg 6 Nissan tested out hard on Okanagan lake: 25 knot headwind, 4 ft waves, wild ride, very wet: At nearly full throttle, my gps showed 4 knots straight into it. On flat water earlier, I got 5.3 knots on 3/4 throttle. Hull speed is 5.8 knots so any current stronger than that and you have to wait out the tide anyways. I have the elec. head for recharging the battery. Very pleased with it.
Just had my long leg 6 Nissan tested out hard on Okanagan lake: 25 knot headwind, 4 ft waves, wild ride, very wet: At nearly full throttle, my gps showed 4 knots straight into it. On flat water earlier, I got 5.3 knots on 3/4 throttle. Hull speed is 5.8 knots so any current stronger than that and you have to wait out the tide anyways. I have the elec. head for recharging the battery. Very pleased with it.
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Rick
8 HP Honda
I have the 8 hp Honda and it provides plenty of power. I sail the boat in the gulf outside of Naples. The weight of the electric start unit might be a problem and you might have to remount your motor mount higher to keep the motor from being swamped.
I have the 8 hp Honda and it provides plenty of power. I sail the boat in the gulf outside of Naples. The weight of the electric start unit might be a problem and you might have to remount your motor mount higher to keep the motor from being swamped.
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Larry Navratil
but yamaha is best
one cyl 4 cycle defeats the noise factor and smaller size (under 8) also defeats the noise factor be rev. too high for hull speed if one is cruising (no wind or not in correct direction or in a hurry or lazy) Can one get a dif. from standary prop for a standard 8 yamaha geared for sailboats to give that high thrust effect
one cyl 4 cycle defeats the noise factor and smaller size (under 8) also defeats the noise factor be rev. too high for hull speed if one is cruising (no wind or not in correct direction or in a hurry or lazy) Can one get a dif. from standary prop for a standard 8 yamaha geared for sailboats to give that high thrust effect
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tomD
Nissan vs. Yamaha
The Yamaha twin cyl 4 stroke 6/8HP are about 90 lbs. The Nissan single 6hp 4 stroke is just under 60 lbs.(both 20" legs). Both have reputations for being reliable etc. My decision to go Nissan was more my ability to safely mount and remove the motor at end of season--surely the 30 lbs is not so much on a 2500 lb hull. The other benefit is how very little gas a 6 hp single uses--at 3/4 throttle it's incredible
The Yamaha twin cyl 4 stroke 6/8HP are about 90 lbs. The Nissan single 6hp 4 stroke is just under 60 lbs.(both 20" legs). Both have reputations for being reliable etc. My decision to go Nissan was more my ability to safely mount and remove the motor at end of season--surely the 30 lbs is not so much on a 2500 lb hull. The other benefit is how very little gas a 6 hp single uses--at 3/4 throttle it's incredible
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