outboard engine for cd25

[Steve Laume]

You could tell them a bigger boat would help a lot more

[drysuit2]

I use a block and tackle, [the same one I use for a Man Over Board] at the end of my boom. I only use it the 3 or 4 times a year that I lift my outboard from the well to clean and paint it. You can NOT lift it straight up without doing some major surgery to the well opening. Mine is like a combination lock… Lift it about 3 inches; next, twist the unit 180 degrees counterclockwise; again, lift it another 3 inches; then twist it back 180 degrees: and finally lift it altogether out of the well.

[Ben Coombs]

Well, since we just got this boat (this our first season on her), a bigger boat is a harder sell to the family than a larger motor....

getting a 1999 8hp Mercury Sailpower today. I even get to take it to try out on the boat (it's through a friend), and if it doesn't fit, he'll take it back!

the extra horses, extra long shaft, and charging system will be a welcome addition to the boat.

[Ben Coombs]

my friend brought down the motor today... turns out it is a 1998 johnson 8 with the extra long shaft, and the alternator. If it fits, it's mine. Place your bets--does it fit?

[tartansailor]

It fits.
I sold my 8 hp Honda in order to replace it with an 8 hp Johnson Sailmaster.
Why?
because a 2 stroke has more torque at the lower revs, but more importantly the Seamaster comes with a
6&1/2" pitch prop and a slightly larger dia. This gives serious punch through short period waves and wind on the nose.
I think that it is perfect for heavy weather which Cape Dorys are designed for.
Now for calmer venues a 6 hp Nissan would be more than adequate.
I,m sure that you will be more than satisfied.

Dick

[Ben Coombs]

thanks Dick!
I am glad to hear it will fit. Sadly the better pitched prop is in need of a new hub... it is saddled with a very wimpy prop right now. But I am assuming it will do a better and quieter job than the 4hp mariner on there now. The poor motor is wide open all the time. I hope that the twin cylinder motor isn't as ragged in the vibration department as the mariner.

The one big concern (after the fit), is the motor's tiller. it is on the front of the motor?!? So it has to fit through the opening on the front of the motor well... which will not look nearly as good as the nice brightly varnished teak cover.

How did you deal with that?

Thanks,
Ben

[Al Levesque]

If I recall correctly, the teak cover also blocked the splashing that sometimes managed to get up the well when underway. I don't remember how I did it on the Evinrude we had but I removed the tiller and rigged a throttle cable instead.

[Ben Coombs]

So the motor has yet to see the boat, and it will be a few weeks before I get there... But I am already trying to figure out a remote throttle.

Anybody ever take apart the tiller handle and cob together cockpit mounted throttle? I am thinking it's possible, maybe a stainless rod with a knob on the end--pull for more speed, slide it back in to slow down. Any suggestions welcome. I have lots of metal working tools, so cutting, welding, and tap & die are all ok.

I assume the cable is pushed an pulled through it housing by a solid section o rod. Yes?

Thoughts? [/code]

[Al Levesque]

When I did it years ago, I did it crudely with a hacksaw and cable clamps, etc. If I were to do it again I would contact an engine dealer that sells controls and ask how to hook it up.

[drysuit2]

I just cut a hole in the dropboard. http://www.geocities.com/drysuit2/more ... 6046543031

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