My 27 came new as an outboard boat, so I can't tell you much about
converting. However, as far as which outboard motor to select, I have a
very strong preference for the Yamaha 9.9 High Thrust model. Most
outboards marketed for sailboats, are essentially a longshaft version of
the manufacturer's regular motor. The Yamaha High Thrust, however, spins
a big, deep pitched, propeller at lower speeds. It's like having your
own personal tugboat along. In calm conditions, it will push the boat
near hull speed at less than quarter throttle. You can carry on a
conversation in the cockpit without raising your voice. When the going
gets tough, the difference in motors comes down to how fast you recover
after being slowed or stopped by waves. You want low end grunt, not a
tiny whizzer of a prop spinning uselessly at high revs. I've been on
plenty of boats with other outboards, and none of them really are in the
same league as far as I'm concerned.
Bill Bina
On 8/4/2014 1:28 PM, Paul and Darlene Clarke via CnC-List wrote:
My wife and I are beginning to think it may be time to convert our C & C 27,
which we’ve had for 5 years, to a transom-mounted outboard engine from its original
(1972) Atomic 4. Any listers have experience with a project like this, advice, or
suggestions? The boat is sound, of course, as is the rig and sails, but the A4
engine is requiring infusions of $$ every year, and is not reliable. Every year
we’ve been scuppered, and I want reliability without the cost of a new inboard…
hence the idea to try the outboard route. Thoughts?
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