try it! nothing to loose.

Posted By: MrBill_26D_fll
Date: 4/23/09 10:56a.m.

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In Response To: Engine size on Mac 26 (Garry)

(imho) normally 6hp is a minimum for a M26, but....OF COURSE, it depends on where you sail, and the conditions... what you could do it take the large ob with you, 1st trip, just in case... I made a 'bridle' for another OB by drilling 4 holes in the top of the case and running some line thru it to help ease the loading of a ob on an aluminum skiff. basically this allows me to use my sholders, so I don't need to lean over to lower the ob onto the transom. -think about how you would swap o/b's while on the water. if you can use your back and legs vs your arms, its a lot easier. the bridle allows me to lift it standing upright. -you may also be able to use the main halyard, and a winch. then you just guide it on/off. pls let us know what speed the 4hp makes. GL!