RE: WWP19 Outboard Motor Preferences
Eric Johnson (etj@nwlink.com)
Thu, 23 Sep 1999 07:08:27 -0700
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> Please drop me a note describing your experiences with the
> "right" outboard
> motor for your "19". I just purchased a "19" with a Sears Gamefisher 3hp.
> I also have a British Seagull "featherweight 40". I am considering
> buying a 4-stroke 5 to 9.9 hp for environmental and noise
> benefits. Anyone
> out there with comments? Thanks in advance.
IMHO 5 hp is plenty with the right prop, assuming you're not out in the open
ocean and not bogged down with a large amount of cargo. For sailing
performance, keep the motor as lightweight as possible.