On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 03:15:04 GMT, Walt wrote:

Im thinking about putting a small 3.5 hp 2 stroke outboard on the square
tansom of a 16 foot long canoe.

My intention is to extend my paddling exploring range by using the
outboard motor to go the three to five miles to where I want to paddle.
At times, the canoe may have 2 adults and 2 kids.

Im expecting that this arrangement will cruise along at maybe 5 mph and
that going to higher horse power (say 5 hp) wont really buy me much in
speed. I also like the weight of the 3.5 hp 2 stroke outboard at 35
pounds which makes it very portable.

Ive never used this arrangement before and hopefully can find out
beforhand if it will do about what Im expecting.

I think it likely a 2 HP would do what you want, and weigh about 22
lbs. We got one when our 3.5 failed, and it did fine. I think it was
Suzuki, but maybe Yamaha.

We put the inflatable up against the stern of our J36 once and opened
the throttle. It started into motion right away. Calm, of course.

Why not make the two kids paddle until you are where you want to? :-)




Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a

Entering your freshman dorm for the first time, and seeing
an axe head come through the door on your right.