markosy
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We have a 18ft Fletcher Faro and seek advice on the HP for an aux outboard and should it be 2 or 4 stroke.For use on the tidal Thames and next year portsmouth/Solent area.
Aux Outboard
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Sneds
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Hi and welcome!
2 stroke/4 stroke? A much asked question. I would gp for a 9.9HP 2 stroke, mainly because it will weigh less and have less to go wrong.
Problem is, the next poster will probably disagree! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
2 stroke/4 stroke? A much asked question. I would gp for a 9.9HP 2 stroke, mainly because it will weigh less and have less to go wrong.
Problem is, the next poster will probably disagree! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Channel Ribs
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Two-strokes are getting hard to get and the price advantage has been eroded, unless you need the portability I would go for a four-stroke.
A 5 or 6hp should do as an auxillary, 8hp would be plenty.
PM me if I can help with prices. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
A 5 or 6hp should do as an auxillary, 8hp would be plenty.
PM me if I can help with prices. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
AdeOlly
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landlockedpirate
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I have been trying out a few aux engines with my Fletcher 19. I think you will need a minimum of 6hp, however if you want to push against wind/tide you will need an 8hp.
I would prefer a 2 stroke - less to go wrong. I am looking for a used 8hp saildrive type engine at the moment, but they are all silly money.
Mark
I would prefer a 2 stroke - less to go wrong. I am looking for a used 8hp saildrive type engine at the moment, but they are all silly money.
Mark
andy_wilson
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4Hp would be plenty to make progress against wind and or tide in the sort of conditions you will be taking a Faro out in.
Anything larger will have a noticable effect due to weight on the back. If you have a big motor on the back already it could also affect static stability, if you have a marginal amount of Hp presently, an extra 20 Kg on the transom might stop her getting on the plane.
Idealy get one with a remote tank that uses the same fuel as the main engine. That can pose a bit of a problem if the main motor has remote VRO, and therefore delivers neat petrol when the main engine is stopped.
P'raps a bit more info. required.
Anything larger will have a noticable effect due to weight on the back. If you have a big motor on the back already it could also affect static stability, if you have a marginal amount of Hp presently, an extra 20 Kg on the transom might stop her getting on the plane.
Idealy get one with a remote tank that uses the same fuel as the main engine. That can pose a bit of a problem if the main motor has remote VRO, and therefore delivers neat petrol when the main engine is stopped.
P'raps a bit more info. required.
duncan
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4Hp would be plenty to make progress against wind and or tide in the sort of conditions you will be taking a Faro out in.
Anything larger will have a noticable effect due to weight on the back. If you have a big motor on the back already it could also affect static stability, if you have a marginal amount of Hp presently, an extra 20 Kg on the transom might stop her getting on the plane.
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don't get change out of 20kg from any 4hp I know.........equally you can get 5 for the same weight as 4 so why not?
4Hp would be plenty to make progress against wind and or tide in the sort of conditions you will be taking a Faro out in.
Anything larger will have a noticable effect due to weight on the back. If you have a big motor on the back already it could also affect static stability, if you have a marginal amount of Hp presently, an extra 20 Kg on the transom might stop her getting on the plane.
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don't get change out of 20kg from any 4hp I know.........equally you can get 5 for the same weight as 4 so why not?
markosy
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The main engine is a 70HP automix Tohatsu,therefore using neat 4 star from the main tank
