Hello Sailors,

Next on my list is to purchase an engine for Serenity.

What are your thoughts on electric start vs. manual start?

With a manual start how easy is it to pull the start cord with the engine in the water? I would think the engine would have to be turned 90 degrees so the pull cord would be from the port side straight out. I see myself hanging over the port side trying to pull the cord straight out from the engine.

With electric start I will need to buy a 12 starting battery & battery box to locate in the transom and run battery cables to the engine.

What are your comments on the use of the engine tiller control for shifting and throttle?

I would like to have a remote control, but right now I want to get the boat in the water for the 1st time. I would consider adding a remote control over the winter.

Larry Willis
Serenity