I've wondered if a 2.5 hp Yamaha 4-stroke would be sufficient for my M17. The 2 hp Honda will get you in and out of the marina, and will give you nearly hull speed in calm water (5 knots), but I bought the 4 hp Yamaha for heavy current situations in the San Juan Islands--my 2 cent's worth. --Gary Hyde 2005 M17 sailboat #637 'Hydeaway 2' We can't change the wind, but we can trim our sails. Sailing is like "African Queening" thru life. On Jun 12, 2008, at 5:50 PM, Arnold Sharpe wrote:
I need some opinions and experience from all you M-17 folks! Presently I have a Yamaha 4 cycle, 4hp OB on my M-17. While it has plenty of power, it is heavier than hell for this old fart to lug around, interferes with the rudder when I put it hard over and is noisy and its vibration shakes the whole yacht. I am considering re-powering with a 2hp Honda or an electric motor. My wife would prefer an electric motor for the quiet but I am concerned that it won't have sufficient power to push Her (the boat) against a current or any kind of head sea. We mainly use the motor to get in and out of the berth but also want the security of a motor when the wind quits or becomes more than we can handle. What say you all. Regards...Arnold Sharpe, M-17, hull #265, "LITTLE BREEZE"
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