corribee 21, Across Europe

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Hello to Everybody,
My name is Simone and I'm a new entry in this forum. I'm Italian and a happy owner of "Tamatino" a Corribee 21, currently moored in Stavoren (Netherlands). Planning to cruise back to Mediterranean using the European canal system I would like to reach the Black Sea. Since my old engine died I have to buy a new one. I would like to have any posible suggestion about the type of outboard that I should purchase considered the dimension of my boat. Many Thanks
 
6 hp would be adequate. 4 hp perhaps.

A long shaft model essential if you have the usual bracket on the transom. A "sail version" with a low pitch high thrust prop may well also be better than a standard model.
Battery charging might be useful but unless you will be running for long periods not very useful.

A 4 stroke would be attractive from the fuel economy point of view but a 2 stroke might appeal for weight considerations, esp with the normal mounting arrangements.
 
Thank you very much VicS
My only concer is about the amount of current in some parts of the Rhein. I've heard that can reach 5 knots also in summer time.
My idea was a Tohatsu 5hp or 6hp Sail Pro.
 
Corto,

For normal use I would have said 4hp but as you say for strong currents I think 6hp would be better.

Of course you will need a remote fuel tank.

Your choice of the SailPro sounds good, as VicS says modern 4 stroke engines are a bit heavy for a Corribee but I think you may need it.

Do let us know how you get on and take photo's, an interesting voyage.

When I worked on a Peniche in Burgundy I met a young British couple in a Hurley 18, they seemed to be fine; there was also another British couple in a Magyar, which the husband towed with a line over his shoulder in calm places to save fuel...

Have a safe & fun trip !

SJ
 
Corto said:
Thank you very much VicS
My only concer is about the amount of current in some parts of the Rhein. I've heard that can reach 5 knots also in summer time.
My idea was a Tohatsu 5hp or 6hp Sail Pro.
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The Corribee has a waterline length of 16'. That gives you a hull speed of under 6kt, no matter how big an outboard you hang on the back.

I spent a pleasant hours or two at Bingen in the spring, watching barges c-r-e-e-p v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y towards Switzerland and whizzveryfastindeed towards Holland. How about a night passage with a muffled grappling iron?
 
I think the 'waterline length rule' is a bit misleading; for all her size the Corribee has a lot of wetted area drag, which is why I agree with say 6hp, while my Anderson 22 though physically much bigger has a lot less drag, and I would say 4-5hp is ample.

Also most engines nowadays for 4-6hp use the same engine - ie weight - just different bore or stroke etc, on the canals & rivers I would suggest maximum power.

I would also have the mast easy to raise and lower so as to sail on long stretches between bridges when suitable, though I think it's against the rules...;)
 
Corto said:
Hello to Everybody,
My name is Simone and I'm a new entry in this forum. I'm Italian and a happy owner of "Tamatino" a Corribee 21, currently moored in Stavoren (Netherlands). Planning to cruise back to Mediterranean using the European canal system I would like to reach the Black Sea. Since my old engine died I have to buy a new one. I would like to have any posible suggestion about the type of outboard that I should purchase considered the dimension of my boat. Many Thanks
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Google on this...

Tohatsu 6hp saildrive

for information on Tohatsu's offering that is specifically designed for your application. It is 4-stroke, long shaft, comes with external tank and a charging coil.

If you go to http://www.tohatsu-uk.net/ there is more information there.
 
Get the 6hp. I have just changed my Caprice engine from Honda 5 to Tohatsu 6hp and the difference IS noticeable.

I also got the shop to swap the prop for a saildrive prop at the same time. They kept the other prop and changed it for £20 extra.

Regards

Carl
 
Had a 5hp l/shaft on a Corribee with 4amp electeric coil,and I can assure you that that is ample and quiet and economic. If the 6hp is no heavier but has real battery charging capability then that is of course your preferred option.
Either way Tohatsu are well regarded.
Sounds fun, enjoy your trip south
 
Changing tack, as it were, there is a delightful book called the 'Unlikely voyage of Jack de Crow' by A J MacKinnon that describes your trip. You have probably already come across it, but if not, I would recommend getting a copy.
 
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