This past weekend, my nissan 5 hp 2 stroke finally gave out. I am thinking about replacing it with a Nissan 3.5 hp 2 stroke. Since cost is a fatcor, would the 3.5 be able to do the job? I only need something to get me in and my slip and on to the the lake. I am only using the boat as a day sailor. The displacement of the boat is about 2450lbs. Has any one had experience with this particualr motor? Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I Suspect You Will Not Notice the Difference
Between the old 5 and the new 3.5. Will they loan you one to be sure it will suit your needs? Lots of racers use motors that size then remove the motor and store it in the bow while they are racing.
Between the old 5 and the new 3.5. Will they loan you one to be sure it will suit your needs? Lots of racers use motors that size then remove the motor and store it in the bow while they are racing.
I have one
I just use it for the dinghy, but I'm sure it would move a small keelboat around. Just don't expect miracles. I've had it for four years, never did anything but replace shear pins and put in a new spark plug every spring. I acknowledge that cost is a factor, but I'll never have a 2-stroke again. They can be hard to start, they are loud and smoky, and then there's that oil thing. I envy folks with those quiet, smooth 4 strokes. Could you find a used 4-stroke?
I just use it for the dinghy, but I'm sure it would move a small keelboat around. Just don't expect miracles. I've had it for four years, never did anything but replace shear pins and put in a new spark plug every spring. I acknowledge that cost is a factor, but I'll never have a 2-stroke again. They can be hard to start, they are loud and smoky, and then there's that oil thing. I envy folks with those quiet, smooth 4 strokes. Could you find a used 4-stroke?
Are you on Lake Erie?
The 3.5 will push your 23 just fine on a nice day but if your talking about haveing to run from bad weather on Lake Erie than I would want something bigger. We have a long shaft Tahotsu 8 on our boat. Most of the time it's over kill, but we go to Lake Erie once a year and I sure wouldn't want to be out there with anything smaller. If you are using your boat on a small lake than the 3.5 would work fine.
The 3.5 will push your 23 just fine on a nice day but if your talking about haveing to run from bad weather on Lake Erie than I would want something bigger. We have a long shaft Tahotsu 8 on our boat. Most of the time it's over kill, but we go to Lake Erie once a year and I sure wouldn't want to be out there with anything smaller. If you are using your boat on a small lake than the 3.5 would work fine.
Outboard
Put a long shaft 9.9 on the boat and then you won't have any problems anything smaller is for rubber boats.
Put a long shaft 9.9 on the boat and then you won't have any problems anything smaller is for rubber boats.
2 hp
I had a 2 hp on my old 21' swing keel boat and it worked just fine. Like you, I just used it to get in and out of the slip.
I had a 2 hp on my old 21' swing keel boat and it worked just fine. Like you, I just used it to get in and out of the slip.
honda 8hp
I use a Honda 8 LS on my H23. Quiet and just enough power (usually) for Puget Sound tides...on a lake I'd be tempted to look at a 5hp...the 4 strokes are heavy tho good luck
I use a Honda 8 LS on my H23. Quiet and just enough power (usually) for Puget Sound tides...on a lake I'd be tempted to look at a 5hp...the 4 strokes are heavy tho good luck
getting back to everyone...
I purchased a new new Nissa 3.5 yesterday. After the purchase, I was able to get it up and running. I was suprised by the amount of torque that this small motor has. Thanks for the input.
I purchased a new new Nissa 3.5 yesterday. After the purchase, I was able to get it up and running. I was suprised by the amount of torque that this small motor has. Thanks for the input.
My Experience with my H23
There is a lot of information (and arguments) about motors for sailboats. When I replaced my 87 Johnson 9.9 sailmaster last year I went with a new 4-stroke Mercury 6 HP (same as Tohatsu, Nissan) Pushes the boat just fine and I cannot see using a larger motor. Keep in mind, when you use your motor it's either (A) no wind, where as even a electric trolling motor would do or (B) Too much wind where a good, reliable kicker is worth its weight in gold. I would be leery with anything less than 5 HP, but for non-tidal waters like lakes, a 5, 6 HP will do fine. For bigger water (tides) an 8HP is probably a good choice. BTW - For charging the boat batteries I use a solar panel instead of the alternator. Makes sense if you primarily daysail. Hope this helps Bob
There is a lot of information (and arguments) about motors for sailboats. When I replaced my 87 Johnson 9.9 sailmaster last year I went with a new 4-stroke Mercury 6 HP (same as Tohatsu, Nissan) Pushes the boat just fine and I cannot see using a larger motor. Keep in mind, when you use your motor it's either (A) no wind, where as even a electric trolling motor would do or (B) Too much wind where a good, reliable kicker is worth its weight in gold. I would be leery with anything less than 5 HP, but for non-tidal waters like lakes, a 5, 6 HP will do fine. For bigger water (tides) an 8HP is probably a good choice. BTW - For charging the boat batteries I use a solar panel instead of the alternator. Makes sense if you primarily daysail. Hope this helps Bob
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