Bob,
I have a Lehr 2.5 HP on a West Marine 10’-4” with inflatable bottom. The combination won’t set a speed record but works fine for me. The light weight (~37 lbs.) makes it easy to lift off the dinghy for storing on the stern rail. I tow the dinghy. If you purchase the boat and motor together and don’t pay sales tax at time of purchase, there is no sales tax due to RI when you register it. The cylinder should be removed when not in use but I never had a problem leaving it on for short periods. I do pull it off when stored on the stern rail or at the dinghy dock in Bristol. The partially full cylinder can be put in your propane locker. There is no way to easily measure propane level. I found that just before running out, the engine starts slowing down while at full throttle. Usually, I’ll throttle back, make sure I’m in a safe location and let the cylinder empty. The cylinders are interchangeable with my Magma grille. I bought an adaptor so the cylinder can be used with as a backup for the galley range. The engine starts and runs fine. The paint job leaves something to be desired. There are spots on the skeg and propeller where the paint has blistered. Overall, I’m glad I bought the Lehr and would do it again. No gasoline and winterizing the carburetor involves removing the cylinder. Ron From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 5:26 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Thanks Danny. I've not really looked at motors yet but have seen the information on the Lehr propane models and was intrigued by their light weight, no need for gas/oil etc. Can you share any more details on your experience with it? How long have you had it? Can you pull off the propane tank when its half empty and does that then allow you to stow it in a locker below or does it still have propane in the engine somewhere, lurking to escape into your bilge? Bob
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