Like Frank, I have a Tohatsu 8 HP four-stroke.  I have been happy with it and follow the same procedures Frank does.  It weighs in at about 100lbs.  I would prefer something lighter and feel there that 8HP is more than I need for the lake sailing I do.  However, the Georgia coast calls and those tidal rivers might require some reserve horsepower.  I like the sound of Stan's new offering.  Joe Riley Lake Hartwell GA/SC 
 
 

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From: Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wed, Oct 26, 2016 9:58 am
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] What outboard would you buy?

I have a Tohatsu 8 HP four-stroke that I’ve been satisfied with.  I run ethanol-free gas in it, add stabilizer to the gas tank, and run it with the gas line disconnected until it stops when I’m back at the dock (actually, when I’m almost back, as it will continue to run for several minutes with the gas line disconnected).  Frank GoldsmithAsheville, NCS/V “Mary Bess” (1985 Rhodes 22, refurb. ± 2001)Lake Keowee, SC> On Oct 26, 2016, at 9:28 AM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:> > My Yamaha 9.9 runs like a champ but I agree that it's more power than needed. If I were doing it over I'd go with the 8 or look at Stan's new electric unit. > > Dave B > >> On Oct 26, 2016, at 9:25 AM, Frone Crawford via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:>> >> Susan - I have a Yamaha 8 hp 4 stroke - it has been reliable even in the face of 10% ethanol.  I am in Avalon, so I have both salt water and fairly strong currents.  As the C Bay is mostly fresh where you are, and with lesser currents, I would suggest that whatever your choice, you can downsize from your 9.9.  Less weight is also a plus.  >> >> >> Frone Crawford>> s/v Sunday Morning>> >> >> >> -----Original Message----->> From: Susan Crane <scranevmd at verizon.net>>> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>> Sent: Wed, Oct 26, 2016 9:12 am>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  What outboard would you buy?>> >> Good morning all,>> >> I am considering purchasing a new outboard for next year and am soliciting opinions on what to buy.  I have heard good things about propane outboards and see that there are now better electric outboards.  I don't travel far from the marina when I go out.  Any suggestions would be appreciated. I presently have an older Mercury 9.9 hp which has given me a lot of trouble this year.  The carburetor was replaced and it ran perfectly for about 3 outings and then reverted to its previous problem of idling erratically and stalling easily at slow speeds.  Made docking a little nerve wracking.  The mechanic at my marina has looked at it many times and can't seem to figure out what the problem is.>> >> Susan Crane>> s/v Whimsy>> Bohemia Ri >> >> __________________________________________________>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list>> >> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list>> __________________________________________________>> >> __________________________________________________>> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list>> >> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list>> __________________________________________________> __________________________________________________> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list> > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list> ____________________________________________________________________________________________________To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-listFor the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list__________________________________________________