In article ,
Dave wrote:

On Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:22:31 GMT, Lew Hodgett
said:

Molesworth wrote:

I have an 11' tender which is currently supplied with rowlocks. It is
fiberglass and quite heavy.

What size Outboard should I buy?

Anything less than 9,9HP and you are kidding yourself, and it WILL be
4 cyl, if you're smart.

Lew

Seems to me it's silly to suggest there's one "best" answer. Depends very
much on your own needs and preferences. I use a 2 1/2 hp 2 cycle for the
reasons Larry outlines--it's light and easy to use. And the Seagull's
simplicity and reliability are hard to beat, though that's not what I have.

Sorry not to have explained. It will be used to go to shore and back
only, when we are offshore and can't get to a marina or dock.

It's a round bottom, old-fashioned thing and, as I said, v. heavy. I
have had a quad bypass so don't have a lot of upper body strength!

The suggestion regarding Port-a-bote looks like a winner. Light and
easily managed. Thanks for that, and all your input.

--
Molesworth