Spoiling your boat

[The Jester]

My new toys this year are new Ego Crew fit life jackets PLB'S and also an Epirb.





Long shaft is what you need same as your main Engine and it will be the same weight as the 4hp as the 4,5 and 6's are all the same engine.

I have a 6hp and it gives me about 6 to 7 knots which in any sort of weather will give me a headway and steerage.

Sean

Thanks for that Sean, i was wondering if a 5 would be heavier than a 4

[big_sean]

Thanks for that Sean, i was wondering if a 5 would be heavier than a 4

Same engine mate all made by Tohatsu but badged differently. i think the suzuki Yamaha merc Mariner are the ones which are the same all good. I think its only Honda that make thier own. When i bought mine the Tohatsu was the cheapest, my mate bought a merc as they were cheaper at the time and suzuki sometimes have top deals on them.

I have seen people saying short shaft will do because of the drop down bracket but to make the prop grip properly in the water the engine head has to be lower and it then makes chances of the engine getting swamped, thats why a long shaft is needed. short shaft are good for ribs etc as they move about with the water more easily.

Sean

[Kev1n]

I may have a 5 bhp Merc 4 stroke engine with less than 2hrs on it for sale, it came off Stingray and unsure how effective it will be on a new boat.

A 4HP will push a 21ft boat like the Arvor at 3~4 knots flat out on calm water. Enough to get you moving out of bother.

[northeast1]

It is a long shaft one.

I was down the marina today, see all the lads from NESA now on Pontoon A and B.

[northeast1]

Do most of you use size 2 "sausage" fenders on here? 7m boat

[big_sean]

Do most of you use size 2 "sausage" fenders on here? 7m boat

I think thats what mine are and never had any problems.

Sean