T&T: Outboard motors

[Steve Sipe]

john brees wrote:
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> What does the list say; would I get enough power form a 6 HP 4 stroke? Or do
> you think I need to go with the 9.8 or larger?
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> John Brees
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John,

I'll probably echo what others have replied, our 10 ft caribe with a 15 
HP Yamaha 4 stroke planes with 2 adults, 110 lbs of dogs, and full fuel. 
It is electric start, so add a grp 24 battery to that. 4 adults will not 
plane, unless the combined weight is under 500 lbs.

I'd love to either have a 2 stroke, or a 20 HP 4 stroke. The 20 would 
give me the added 5 hp to get those 4 adults on plane without additional 
weight in the motor over the 15. When we 1st bought our boat, the dink 
was included, and at 1st it would barely plane with 2 adults. Addition 
of a Doel-Fin made a dramatic difference in planing and a bigger 
difference in stability. I wouldn't be without that inexpensive addition.

IMO, bigger is better for dink power, you don't have to run wide-open 
all the time, but for those times you need a little extra power, it sure 
is nice to have it available. If I could do it inexpensively, I'd bump 
that 15 up to a 20 HP in a heartbeat.

Steve Sipe
Solo 4303 "Maerin"
Coral Harbour, NP, Bahamas (Leaving today!!!!)