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Subject: Re: Outboard - TS 240 Author: Godfrey [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 2/02/05 22:15:09 In reply to: the Browns 's message, "Re: Outboard - TS 240" on 31/01/05 18:11:49 Hi Mary I would still recommend my 4 stroke over a 2 stroke of equal weight as it is much cheaper to run and environmentally much better - reduced emissions and all that sort of thing. It is an easy fit in the well. I am not a gorilla (10 stone) and can lift it in and out easily when the boat is reasonably stable. It is more difficult but still manageable in a lumpy sea or when heeled. My wife who is 8 stone can lift the engine in and out when in harbour. We bought the longshaft version to keep the prop deep but the short shaft version would be even easier to lift in and out both due to the reduced weight and the reduced shaft length. Dont forget that many types of outboard both 2T and 4T have an exhaust pressure release point on the shaft which needs a hose connection to release pressure from the exhaust system. If you dont connect this up to something, you get a lot of fumes in the cockpit. Our main reason for changing from a 6hp Johnson was that the Johnson had a magnetic/electric field which interfered with the Autohelm. The Tohatsu does not have this problem. I have never felt the need for more than 6hp - it pushes us along at 5.5 to 6 knots if necessary. This is just enough to enable us to escape out of Portsmouth harbour when the tide is coming in at full tilt. It has a good generator which puts out up to 5 amps. Our friend who has the 2cylinder 4stroke 6hp honda is John Argent (Victoria in Portsmouth Harbour). The engine is considerably heavier - check the Honda website for details - but John is very strong and manages to lift it in and out under way. He says the engine is a very tight fit in the well. I think the back wall of the cockpit above the well needed to be modified to take the engine. I will pass on your details to him. Hope this helps. Sorry we are now so far away in Exeter. It sounds like there are going to be some enjoyable gatherings this year. Best wishes Godfrey [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]