outboard power

From: Bill Banner #296
Date: 15 Jun 1997
Time: 06:26:56
Remote Name: 207.245.15.109

Comments

Retiring my old Johnson 6hp. Considering a Honda 5 hp, but single cylinder gives me some concern re reliability, available power, vibration. Anyone out there with experience with this engine or other recomendations.

Thanks

Bill Banner, Toronto, wgbz@pathcom.com

Re: outboard power

From: David Allsebrook
Date: 22 Jun 1997
Time: 13:15:43
Remote Name: 204.191.147.72

Comments

I just replaced an old Evinrude with a new 5hp mariner. The 5hp is one cylinder but weighs 45lbs making it easier to lift on and off the boat twice a day. It starts and runs reliably so far. I liked the Honda but it is over 60 lbs. P.S. used 6hp Evinrude for sale!

Re: outboard power

From: Jamie Shadwell
Date: 25 Jun 1997
Time: 11:01:49
Remote Name: 198.235.69.20

Comments

I am using a Nissan 3.5 HP long shaft. This engine has pushed a J-24 into 32 knots of wind so it is plenty capable of pushing a Shark. It weighs 28 lbs so it is also very easy on your back.

Re: outboard power

From: Eric Calvert #165, BYC
Date: 26 Jun 1997
Time: 12:23:47
Remote Name: 153.34.211.119

Comments

This summer, I traded in my heavy Johnson 6hp Sailmaster for a new Honda 2hp 4-stroke. Light for racing (28lbs) and easy to slip into the laz. At first I was concerned that it wouldn't have the umph to get me out of BYC in a heavy headwind, but no problems: the 5hp may be more power than you need. Four-stroke is convenient (just add gas, no mixing), and quiet. As for vibration, mine's not really powerful enough to get anything shaking (ha!).

Fair sailing, Eric.

Re: outboard power

From: JASON MANSFIELD #944
Date: 14 Jul 1997
Time: 15:13:10
Remote Name: 207.81.39.119

Comments

I have a 1993 Honda 5 hp. I started using it this spring. The only things I can say about the engine are great. No more mixing gas and oil. Less noise. Easy starting. It pushes the boat at 6 knots at open throttle and 5 knots economically. I also had a 73 Johnson 6hp and I would take the Honda any day.