cd 25 motor survey-what do you use?

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eschlein
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cd 25 motor survey-what do you use?

Post by eschlein »

Hi folks,

I use a Johnson 8hp with a 25" shaft. Anybody out there using a 20" shaft motor? Is it sufficient to keep the propeller submerged under power in chop and swells?

thanks,

Erik
best,
Erik Schlein
Carl Thunberg
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Check the archives

Post by Carl Thunberg »

Erik,

Search the archives on this. The topic of outboard engines on CD25s has been discussed at length many times. Click on the Search icon above and type in "CD25 Outboard" and you'll find a wealth of information on this topic. If you have any additional questions after reviewing what you find, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck and happy searching!
CDSOA Commodore - Member No. 725

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Sir Isaac Newton
eschlein
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Joined: Jan 20th, '07, 18:26
Location: CD25

just searched the archive...call off the dogs

Post by eschlein »

Thanks Carl. Plenty of good info already in the archive!

cheers-Erik
best,
Erik Schlein
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