Outboard Discussions

[CapnK]

1 - Yes.

2 - Seems like it was $100 or more. Dunno what is involved with the install, wasn't hard as I recall. BUT: Not worth it, IMO - it only put out a small amount of current, more like a trickle charge, not like a house bank recharge amount. To get the full amount of current (which was like only 2 amps) you would have to run full throttle or near it. When motoring, I don't run the engine that hard very often, it's not needed.

3 - I made good 1/4 gal per hour running from Wilmington to here, almost nonstop (3 hrs sleep in 34 hours total trip time), including some hellacious wind on the nose, and 2-4' seas on the Cape Fear River from Swans Cut to Southport - wuzzat, 10 miles, two+ hours easy? I think 2 strokes have more low end torque, but at 'cruising speed' I don't think there is that much difference.

4 - Mines been great. I think in all except for very steep pitching seas, a short shaft would be OK as far as cavitation.

Price - a big guess - 25-30% off? Maybe a little more?

[c_amos]

FWIW, for any who may follow this thread later.

I found a couple places online selling the nissan (2007) 6hp 4 stroke with the 20" shaft for $1275.

It looks like the vertical pull option is still available one place I called quoted me $89.99 for it, and I can get the 7" pitch prop for $59.99. The charging option looks like $145.

It seems as though the Mercury price is higher for some reason...

The guy I was talking to said he paid around $1600 for his, and they seem to retail for around $1800.... can not figure out for the life of me why.

[Bill]

Craig has the answer:

I can get the 7" pitch prop for $59.99.