Outboard question- is a Sailmate any different to an outboard?

[Thedreamoneday]

Apologies It is a 2002 model as you say not a 1999 model

If it is designed to take a remote tank without modification it will have a connector for the fuel line.

You dont say if it is a 2 stroke or 4 stroke engine but the parts diagrams show the provision to connect a remote tank in both cases.

The Sailmate versions appear to have an "alternator coil" but it is not clear if the rectifier for battery charging is standard or if this is an optional extra

The 4stroke 4 hp Sailmate appears to have a 6" pitch prop in place of the standard 7" pitch .

It is not clear what prop is fitted to 2 stroke models as standard but 6" pitch high reverse thrust props were available.

I am only finding the "Sailmate" designation in connection with 4 strokes ... is it a 4 stroke?


The point is surely does the engine have the features you require. Presumably if you are looking at a Sailmate you intend using it as the auxiliary on a small sailing cruiser. If so it will have the features for that application.

Thanks for the update.

It's a 2 stroke and has the connectors for charging.

It's to be used as a back up to the main and low tender use.

Thanks

 

[carl170]

A few years ago, I was looking at buying a 6hp tohatsu. I was struggling to stretch to the price at the time (£950 ish)

The guy at Amble Marina explained why it cost extra (Charging circuit and different size/pitch prop).

I bought a regular 6hp and the guy swapped the prop over for the saildrive one(charging circuit was of no interest at the time as I had no electrics). If i remember right the extra cost was about a fiver as the guy said he sould sell the prop off the new engine easily enough!

Regards

Carl

PS I am not related to anyone at Amble marina, etc!

 

[Seajet]

Seajet, not sure about the OP but I had a Mercury 8hp 2/stroke long shaft when I had my H22. It lived in the well as it was too heavy to lift out, I used to use the boom to lift it in and out when the need arose, but there is no way I could do it in a seaway and it would also be a big heavy lump to move about and store.

Apparently the Merc 8hp was the same physical size as the Merc 15Hp but just de-rated to 8hp.

Like you say, with it in the water all the time it does cause a little drag and you have to watch the fouling issues.

A lot more snags than just fouling issues !

I lose about 1.5 knots if I leave the engine in while sailing, I'd expect a Hurley 22 to be similar - this matters when going places like across the Channel, or just about anywhere.

I have a 5hp 2-stroke for this reason, it will cruise the boat at 5 knots in calms, fuel consumption is 2.5 hours per gallon, and I can easily lift and stow the engine, putting the fairing plug in the well.

I always say leaving the engine in all the time on an Anderson 22 is like flying a Spitfire with the wheels down !

Another one of the many hideous snags with leaving the engine in all the time is corrosion.

VicS,

Ta for the prop' info.

In fact the home-pared prop works well, my Father did it who is experienced with aircraft prop blades & balancing.