When I purchased my CD30 it came with a 9' Avon inflatable with wooden floor boards and an 8hp Evinrude outboard. The motor runs great but is just to heavy to lug around. The manual calls for a maximum of 8hp. I would like to sell the 8hp and put the smallest engine possible on the inflatable. I was considering a 2.5hp or 3.5hp engine for ease of carrying and or storage . I wanted to make sure that if the wind fills in I will have enough power to get around with these smaller engines. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jerry
CD30 CHELSEA ROSE
liasboat@aol.com
proper outboard for inflatable
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Jerry
Re: proper outboard for inflatable
Jerry
I have an 8.5' inflateable with the wooden floorboards and center floor inflation tube,I went the opposite dirccton you have taken.I started with a 3.5HP,tried a 4HP and setteled with a 5HP.
The smaller motors would not plane the dingy,they were fine for most situations,but thy did not let the dingy realize it's full potential.I am happy with the 5HP. It is a little heaver to deal with, but I have the confidence that the dingy and the motor are well matched and will perform as designed.
Smooth Sailing
Jerry Albright
CD27 "DOLPHIN"
nauticalw@aol.com
I have an 8.5' inflateable with the wooden floorboards and center floor inflation tube,I went the opposite dirccton you have taken.I started with a 3.5HP,tried a 4HP and setteled with a 5HP.
The smaller motors would not plane the dingy,they were fine for most situations,but thy did not let the dingy realize it's full potential.I am happy with the 5HP. It is a little heaver to deal with, but I have the confidence that the dingy and the motor are well matched and will perform as designed.
Smooth Sailing
Jerry Albright
CD27 "DOLPHIN"
nauticalw@aol.com