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On 2008-11-23 13:31:54 -0500, " said:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...01866121jLLXfR Here it is in all its glory as it sits but come spring it will be back in the water after 20 plus year sleep Alot of the interior and such have been stored in side and is in very good condition and most just needs a good cleaning. OMG, that means that in reality, it hasn't been broken in yet! it has Chrysler on the stern so if anyone knows anything about these can give me any info I would be greatful My personal experience with the small (4-5hp) Chrysler I had, and the stories I saw, prompt me to recommend that you dump it the fastest way possible and get an outboard that will keep on running, particularly as you're indicating long distances. At the moment, my preference would be the 9.9 Yamaha 4-stroke high-thrust, extended leg. Hear very good things about it and that it's better-supported in exotic locations than Honda (which I have and love, except for the dearth of service locally). The next size up would give you more reserve power, but be quite a bit heavier. For reference, we have an inboard diesel of 16-20 hp (depending on which measure is chosen), but cruise fairly quickly (5.5-6 knots) at a 5 hp throttle setting. Oh, any 4-stroke will probably be too heavy for the existing bracket. If that's not your primary motive power, my recommendation stands but for the size & prop. -- Jere Lull Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/ Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |