I need your ideas on the best value and use of a motor. The 7 1/2 HP Suzuki has not been used that much but repaired quite a bit. The last breakdown was a break in pot metal under the carbuerator - repaired with epoxy but now will not start. I would prefer a long shaft motor without an external fuel tank. I am told to run out the gas in the motor when I get back to the dock but most of the boaters I see do not do that and seem to do fine. I am sick and tired of getting ready to sail but the motor wont start!! It is never because of old gas or sparkplug. Is there any type of motor which would give me less trouble or at least come with a maintenance plan? Next year, I am going to carry a spare motor in my Jeep just in case. Thanks.
Outboard Motor for 1994 Hunter Waterballast 19
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I need your ideas on the best value and use of a motor. The 7 1/2 HP Suzuki has not been used that much but repaired quite a bit. The last breakdown was a break in pot metal under the carbuerator - repaired with epoxy but now will not start. I would prefer a long shaft motor without an external fuel tank. I am told to run out the gas in the motor when I get back to the dock but most of the boaters I see do not do that and seem to do fine. I am sick and tired of getting ready to sail but the motor wont start!! It is never because of old gas or sparkplug. Is there any type of motor which would give me less trouble or at least come with a maintenance plan? Next year, I am going to carry a spare motor in my Jeep just in case. Thanks.
I need your ideas on the best value and use of a motor. The 7 1/2 HP Suzuki has not been used that much but repaired quite a bit. The last breakdown was a break in pot metal under the carbuerator - repaired with epoxy but now will not start. I would prefer a long shaft motor without an external fuel tank. I am told to run out the gas in the motor when I get back to the dock but most of the boaters I see do not do that and seem to do fine. I am sick and tired of getting ready to sail but the motor wont start!! It is never because of old gas or sparkplug. Is there any type of motor which would give me less trouble or at least come with a maintenance plan? Next year, I am going to carry a spare motor in my Jeep just in case. Thanks.
I need your ideas on the best value and use of a motor. The 7 1/2 HP Suzuki has not been used that much but repaired quite a bit. The last breakdown was a break in pot metal under the carbuerator - repaired with epoxy but now will not start. I would prefer a long shaft motor without an external fuel tank. I am told to run out the gas in the motor when I get back to the dock but most of the boaters I see do not do that and seem to do fine. I am sick and tired of getting ready to sail but the motor wont start!! It is never because of old gas or sparkplug. Is there any type of motor which would give me less trouble or at least come with a maintenance plan? Next year, I am going to carry a spare motor in my Jeep just in case. Thanks.
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I sail a 19' Hunter and have used a Nissan (Tohatsu) long shaft 4 H.P.for 3 yrs. It has an internal tank but also the gas fitting connection for an external if you ever want to add one.It provides plenty of power for the boat - I reach hull speed at less than 3/4 thottle. It weighs the same as a 5 or 6 H.P. (about 56 lbs.) but both of those only have an external tank. The prop is also pitched a little less than the 5 or 6 which provides a little more power at the expense of speed but that's what you want. I'm sure there are other brands that will work as well. See what you can find the best deal on.
I sail a 19' Hunter and have used a Nissan (Tohatsu) long shaft 4 H.P.for 3 yrs. It has an internal tank but also the gas fitting connection for an external if you ever want to add one.It provides plenty of power for the boat - I reach hull speed at less than 3/4 thottle. It weighs the same as a 5 or 6 H.P. (about 56 lbs.) but both of those only have an external tank. The prop is also pitched a little less than the 5 or 6 which provides a little more power at the expense of speed but that's what you want. I'm sure there are other brands that will work as well. See what you can find the best deal on.
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I sail a 19' Hunter and have used a Nissan (Tohatsu) long shaft 4 H.P.for 3 yrs. It has an internal tank but also the gas fitting connection for an external if you ever want to add one.It provides plenty of power for the boat - I reach hull speed at less than 3/4 thottle. It weighs the same as a 5 or 6 H.P. (about 56 lbs.) but both of those only have an external tank. The prop is also pitched a little less than the 5 or 6 which provides a little more power at the expense of speed but that's what you want. I'm sure there are other brands that will work as well. See what you can find the best deal on.
I sail a 19' Hunter and have used a Nissan (Tohatsu) long shaft 4 H.P.for 3 yrs. It has an internal tank but also the gas fitting connection for an external if you ever want to add one.It provides plenty of power for the boat - I reach hull speed at less than 3/4 thottle. It weighs the same as a 5 or 6 H.P. (about 56 lbs.) but both of those only have an external tank. The prop is also pitched a little less than the 5 or 6 which provides a little more power at the expense of speed but that's what you want. I'm sure there are other brands that will work as well. See what you can find the best deal on.
Motor
I sail a 19' Hunter and have used a Nissan (Tohatsu) long shaft 4 H.P.for 3 yrs. It has an internal tank but also the gas fitting connection for an external if you ever want to add one.It provides plenty of power for the boat - I reach hull speed at less than 3/4 thottle. It weighs the same as a 5 or 6 H.P. (about 56 lbs.) but both of those only have an external tank. The prop is also pitched a little less than the 5 or 6 which provides a little more power at the expense of speed but that's what you want. I'm sure there are other brands that will work as well. See what you can find the best deal on.
I sail a 19' Hunter and have used a Nissan (Tohatsu) long shaft 4 H.P.for 3 yrs. It has an internal tank but also the gas fitting connection for an external if you ever want to add one.It provides plenty of power for the boat - I reach hull speed at less than 3/4 thottle. It weighs the same as a 5 or 6 H.P. (about 56 lbs.) but both of those only have an external tank. The prop is also pitched a little less than the 5 or 6 which provides a little more power at the expense of speed but that's what you want. I'm sure there are other brands that will work as well. See what you can find the best deal on.
Motor
I sail a 19' Hunter and have used a Nissan (Tohatsu) long shaft 4 H.P.for 3 yrs. It has an internal tank but also the gas fitting connection for an external if you ever want to add one.It provides plenty of power for the boat - I reach hull speed at less than 3/4 thottle. It weighs the same as a 5 or 6 H.P. (about 56 lbs.) but both of those only have an external tank. The prop is also pitched a little less than the 5 or 6 which provides a little more power at the expense of speed but that's what you want. I'm sure there are other brands that will work as well. See what you can find the best deal on.
I sail a 19' Hunter and have used a Nissan (Tohatsu) long shaft 4 H.P.for 3 yrs. It has an internal tank but also the gas fitting connection for an external if you ever want to add one.It provides plenty of power for the boat - I reach hull speed at less than 3/4 thottle. It weighs the same as a 5 or 6 H.P. (about 56 lbs.) but both of those only have an external tank. The prop is also pitched a little less than the 5 or 6 which provides a little more power at the expense of speed but that's what you want. I'm sure there are other brands that will work as well. See what you can find the best deal on.
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