32 clipper marine aft ketch

[brockform]

what is the max outboard horsepower i can have on my 32 clipper marine. i am looking for some options on replacing cutless strut / n bearing/ n prop. in the meantime will use outboard moter to relocate to drydock.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, brockform.

[RKO]

It's a delicate balance between thrust, hull speed, and stern weight.
If it were me I would probably stay at about 10hp.
Others may know better, however.

[boatman61]

Something between 8 and 10hp LS should be quite adequate.. those sizes have moved bigger and heavier boats.. a two stroke will be lighter and give more Ompfff.

[hobopacket]

Is a tow to a haul out available? Seatow?

Might be cheaper and you don't have to put holes in.

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by brockform

what is the max outboard horsepower i can have on my 32 clipper marine. i am looking for some options on replacing cutless strut / n bearing/ n prop. in the meantime will use outboard moter to relocate to drydock.

If you are looking just to relocate 10HP will serve the purpose. Why look at max. ? It is only going to go hull speed.

[Wood]

I had a 26' Clipper Marine w/ a 10hp 2s long shaft merc on a bracket off the transom. Never a problem.

[brockform]

i have decide to go ahead and replace Cutlass Stutt and Bearing and Propeller . i am Shopping the prop shaft is not bent or off Balance . Dös anyone know Model number for a Cutlass strutt for a Clipper Marine 32 Art Ketch 559 916 9014 thanks.

[Pete7]

I can understand the need for a new cutlass bearing but why does the strut need changing? that is a huge amount of work. Same for the prop, unless it really is a shambles, a trip to the local prop shop should enable it to be refurbished.

BTW there are two types of cutlass bearings. El cheapo from the likes of Vetus or local chandlers which are just molded rubber inside a brass cylinder or the more expensive molded and then ground out to the correct size. Pays your money and takes your choice. Two types of inner material too.

Pete

[brockform]

thank you for your reply. new purchase and when i drydocked i saw that Cutlass Strutt N Propeller we deteriorated due to neglect .