Re: Of interest

James Leith (jeleith@worldnet.att.net)
Thu, 29 Oct 1998 15:04:38 -0500


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> Was there any info on the weight of the motors? I think that is the
> critical # (rather than hp) on our boats. Traditionally, I know,
> 4-strokes have been heavier. There is, however, a lot of brainpower being
> expended(?) to fix that. Sooner or later...
>
> Andrew Sallee
> Beatrix, P19-854
> ajsallee@engin.umich.edu
>

Andrew, after sending the original email I found the Nissan
web page:

http://www.nissanmarine.com/products/index.html

which lists all the specs for the new 5 hp 4-cycle. Looks
like the weight is 58.4 lbs vice 44.1 lbs for the old engine.

Cheers,

Jim Leith, P19 #992, G'day
Bradenton, FL --- 86F, sunny, NNE 7 mph