steveh
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Can anybody recommend a small outboard motor (2HP) that has a neutral option rather than just shooting off when started ?
Small outboard with neutral??
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If you went up to 3hp you could try a Yamaha Malta. Mine has given me excellent service over the past 7 years of hard, neglected life.
Chris Enstone, Rival Spirit
Chris Enstone, Rival Spirit
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At last my turn help someone else. Many years ago, I used to work in a strange boat shop. In it we had a Malta which I borrowed. It ended up getting a lot of abuse but never let me down - get little o/b - come with my rec too.
steveh
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The Malta seems rather heavy to lug around or I am worrying unduly ?
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Steve,
You're a wus! Even my better half can carry the Malta around! Seriously, it is heavier than the 2hps but I don't find it creates a problem.
Chris Enstone, Rival Spirit
You're a wus! Even my better half can carry the Malta around! Seriously, it is heavier than the 2hps but I don't find it creates a problem.
Chris Enstone, Rival Spirit
steveh
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Well, I'am sure its lighter than our present 25 yr old (?) Volvo Penta and hopefully w'ont leak quite so much oil !
So your better half carries the engine while you bring the oars ?
So your better half carries the engine while you bring the oars ?
ArthurWood
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Try the Mariner 3.3hp. Has neutral, is lightweight and is inexpensive.
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Have a look at the 2HP Honda it is four stroke as well.
davidwf
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Yes it is heavy, I had one for a year and traded it in for a Suzuki 2, its not just carrying it thats a problenm its lowering it into a tender that you need to watch for.
As for neutral I've used the Suzuki for 10 years without neutral and have had no problems whatsoever; at tickover the thrust is minimal and starting it never seems to cause me any difficulty as long as I'm pointing in the right direction. As for coming ashore I just point it at the beach give a quick burst of power and shut it down before getting into shallow water.
As for neutral I've used the Suzuki for 10 years without neutral and have had no problems whatsoever; at tickover the thrust is minimal and starting it never seems to cause me any difficulty as long as I'm pointing in the right direction. As for coming ashore I just point it at the beach give a quick burst of power and shut it down before getting into shallow water.
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Look at a Mariner 3.3 - to me it is the best balance between weight, power and reliability. I bought a Mariner 4, but found it too heavy, so traded in immediately for the 3.3, which after 4 years has proved reliable and light enough to handle. It has a neutral gear position, which I agree is useful
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I recently bought a 2hp Honda, which is marvellous. It is a 4 stroke and is air-cooled, taking normal unleaded petrol. Also, very light. New for £399.
charles_reed
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I doubt you'll get a 2hp with neutral - but would suggest the Tohatsu 3.5 as a very good motor.
Tohatsu make all the smaller outboards for the big boys to rebadge and the 3.5 is exactly the same engine as their 2.5, with a larger choke carb, increased compression ratio, coarser prop and the dog-clutch in the drive.
It planes my inflatable at 1/3rd throttle with 1 up and at 1/2 throttle with 2.
Tohatsu make all the smaller outboards for the big boys to rebadge and the 3.5 is exactly the same engine as their 2.5, with a larger choke carb, increased compression ratio, coarser prop and the dog-clutch in the drive.
It planes my inflatable at 1/3rd throttle with 1 up and at 1/2 throttle with 2.