Outboard

Posted By: Brian
Date: 7/15/07 7:58p.m.

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In Response To: Outboard Motor (Ben)

I have a 1984 Gloucester 16 (same mold as the Newport, I believe) and use a Johnson 4.0 horsepower two-stroke (standard shaft, not an extended sailing shaft). It is more than enough power, even going against the tide and wind (although you won't exactly set any speed records). I haven't had to take it over half-throttle yet, so if conditions ever really are in my face I am comfortable knowing there is sufficient power in reserve.
One issue -- since the transom is so low, wakes of any significance size from other boats have the potential to roll over the outboard and swamp the engine.

Messages In This Thread

Outboard Motor -- Ben -- 6/28/07 2:19p.m.

outboard motor -- David Van Deusen -- 7/5/07 5:32p.m.

Outboard Motor -- Ben -- 7/8/07 4:50a.m.

trawling motor -- David -- 7/9/07 10:53a.m.

Trolling Motor -- Ben Harang -- 7/15/07 5:20a.m.

trolling motor -- David -- 7/15/07 12:56p.m.

Outboard -- Brian -- 7/15/07 7:58p.m.

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