Seajet
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As I say I reckon an outboard in a well the optimum for a sailing boat around the 22' size range, an inboard is just too heavy - my view.
I have happily motored over 100 miles with a 2-stroke Yamaha 4hp in a calm, one gets about 2.5 hours per gallon at 5 knots.
Good, light 2-stroke engines like the Mariner 5 are still available.
However we have reached the stage where the 4-strokes insisted on if one buys new are too heavy to lift in and out of the well easily.
Lifting and stowing technique helps a lot, but a snag is that we sailors are getting older.
I am certain the future lies with electric propulsion, a 21st Century version of the Anderson 22 and similar ( all ? ) boats might well use a battery as the ballast, but the cost is prohibitive right now.
I have happily motored over 100 miles with a 2-stroke Yamaha 4hp in a calm, one gets about 2.5 hours per gallon at 5 knots.
Good, light 2-stroke engines like the Mariner 5 are still available.
However we have reached the stage where the 4-strokes insisted on if one buys new are too heavy to lift in and out of the well easily.
Lifting and stowing technique helps a lot, but a snag is that we sailors are getting older.
I am certain the future lies with electric propulsion, a 21st Century version of the Anderson 22 and similar ( all ? ) boats might well use a battery as the ballast, but the cost is prohibitive right now.
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Most of the times I would be solo sailing and not venturing too far with an overnighter somewhere, so an outboard would be OK for my needs at the moment. However, my son has just told me that my mind changes like the weather, so should consider an inboard, because I'll end up moaning because I didn't. Seriously though, all good opinions so far and I suppose he is right.
