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Posted By: Gene Halpern - ex Nimble 20 'Morgan Truce'
Date: 3/23/08 9:59a.m.

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In Response To: Nimble 20 "pilothouse" (Jim)

Just wondering how you came up with 20 HP for the engine size. Will it go up on plane?
On my boat, I tried a Honda 5, then a Honda 8, then added a higher thrust prop. To tell the truth, I noticed very little difference between any of them--certainly not in the speed department. I stuck with the 8 HP because it was a twin cylinder and had less vibration. One thing amused me: at times I was able to get 20 MPG with that Honda 8... but that was at a very modest throttle and speed. Nice for sightseeing, but not exactly an exciting wind-in-your-face thrill ride.
I've owned motor vehicles that don't get 20 MPG...

Messages In This Thread

Speaking of pictures... -- Gene Halpern - ex Nimble 20 'Morgan Truce' -- 3/22/08 7:11a.m.

Nimble 20 "pilothouse" -- Jim -- 3/22/08 3:56p.m.

Jim, does the N20... -- Mark N, Nimble Arctic, Jax FL -- 3/22/08 5:33p.m.

Nimble 20 shaft length -- Jim -- 3/22/08 6:32p.m.

n20 outboard shaft -- scott barnes -- 3/23/08 12:57p.m.

Shaft length. -- Jim Bailey -- 3/23/08 1:36p.m.

Outboard shaft length -- John Harper -- 3/24/08 1:28p.m.

skill-saw -- Gene Halpern - ex Nimble 20 'Morgan Truce' -- 3/22/08 9:38p.m.

"White cloud". -- Jim Bailey -- 3/23/08 5:17a.m.

engine -- Gene Halpern - ex Nimble 20 'Morgan Truce' -- 3/23/08 9:59a.m.

20 HP motor -- Jim Bailey -- 3/23/08 1:20p.m.

Couple of more motor thoughts... -- Mark N, Nimble Arctic, Jax FL -- 3/23/08 5:50p.m.

High thrust outboards -- Jim Bailey -- 3/23/08 9:09p.m.

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