Aux outboard for 17' Wilson Flyer

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Aux outboard for 17\' Wilson Flyer

I've recently bought a 17' Wilson Flyer and need to get an auxilary outboard for her. I live in Shetland and intend to use the boat for fishing up to a few miles offshore and trekking round the coastline. What outboard would be suitable for the boat?

The Tohatsu 2stroke 3.5hp seems to be a very economic option but not sure if it'd be enough? 2 stroke would be better so it could run off the same fuel as the main outboard which is an 80's 40hp yamaha.
 
Re: Aux outboard for 17\' Wilson Flyer

Boat in my marina ... See here ... have a 6 hp installed on a Pilot 17 (similar to yours I believe). Would have thought much less would be small if you want to make some sort of headway....considering you might end up pushing against the seas a fair bit.... all depends .. you want to make headway, or just to hold station??
 
Re: Aux outboard for 17\' Wilson Flyer

On our pilot 590, we carried a seagull 40, bombproof, run on frsh air, store in a locker for ages, when called upon fires up straight away, so simple and efficient. Will get you home, best to use the tide though.
 
Re: Aux outboard for 17\' Wilson Flyer

I would concur, 8 would be nice.
8 would deffo give You the option to 'make way'
Ie, get Home.
Much less than 6 would maybe only give You enough poke to Your head into the Sea, maintain station and keep safe.
Depending on all sorts of criterea, ref weather tidal set and flow etc.
There maybe enough room on the Transom of a W Flier to stick the eng on there.
If not you may have to fit an outboard bracket, will enable You to deploy the aux as and when.
Something that You need to consider.
The Fuel Question.
I would set up an individual supply for the Aux anyway.
Cos it may be a fuel prob which hampers the running of the main eng.
The main eng could have oil injection at that age but could be 'pre mix'
Most smaller outboards are pre mix.
Well the older 2 strokes for sure.
So if both are the same it cuts out some hassle if the connections are the same type.
Separarate system is best.
I Know there is not a lot of room for all this messing about on a boat of 17ft.
So check connections etc etc. before you select which aux.
 
Re: Aux outboard for 17\' Wilson Flyer

Yes and difference between transom or bracket fitting is quite important.

There's nothing worse than having to reach over the stern to get at the outboard controls, especially with a bit of a sea running. Even with a variable height bracket it is a great advantage to have a long shaft outboard rather than a standard one. A sail-drive version would be even better.
Why is there no easy and/or cheap solution to most boating conundrums /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
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