On Wed, 24 May 2006 18:42:01 -0400, Ryk wrote:

On Mon, 22 May 2006 17:52:11 -0400, in message

Matt O'Toole wrote:

I've been very happy with the 2 HP Honda 4 stroke, which weighs only 28
LB, and runs for a couple of hours on a pint of fuel. It's been dead
reliable for 4 years, and hundreds of starts (at least).

I like mine too, but I think you're exaggerating just a little on the
fuel economy. I've used up most of the 1 litre tank in not much over
an hour ;-)

Actually I do get two hours to a tankful, which is a quart/liter.

I run at a pretty low RPM, which gives hull speed easily in a 9'
RIB. Most people run their dinghy motors too hard. It uses a lot more
fuel, and doesn't make you go any faster (unless you have enough power to
plane).

Oh, and the shear pins work fine, but it would be a good idea to add a
nail set or similar to the carry bag to drive the remains out of the
shaft. None of the tools on my Swiss Army Knife were up to the job.

What goes in your carry bag when you climb into the dinghy?

Extra gas, a handheld VHF, and a cell phone.

Matt O.