Mike, We used a +- 2 hp on an 10” high pressure floor inflatable around the PNW for years. The ability to lift it on and off one handed was the best part. With two or three people onboard it was a bit slow for me. Once, the 2hp outboard was not able to pull a long stern tie line ashore without some rowing assistance. Up wind or up current was sometimes very slow.
Now we have a 6 hp 4 stroke. It is much heavier with the associated on/off issues especially when anchored. It was able to obtain good speeds but not plane with 4 adults in the dinghy. We used it for our trip around Vancouver Island and the extra power was needed several times in higher wind or current areas. The lower fuel economy with the 6 hp made it necessary to monitor our gasoline supplies closer than with the 2 hp. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle [Description: Description: cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Michael Jones via CnC-List Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:32 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Michael Jones Subject: Stus-List outboard size Ls and Gs Can you help me? I have recently bought an 8ft inflatable as tender and am looking at second hand outboard options. Can you advise me of adequate size required? Specifically I have seen a 2,2 hp advertised. Will that be enough to potter to the dock and back? The safety sticker on the boat says up to 5hp but that seeems a bit much and heavy. Thanks and regards Mike Jones Seanachai, 1981 C&C 34 Victoria
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