Outboard Size For Dingy

[rognvald]

The best size motor for cruising is one that can be easily deployed and stored after use. A larger/heavier motor may meet your speed requirements but may be unmanageable to mount/remount safely on a rocking/rolling dinghy in windy/choppy conditions. If you are sailing with a female, can your partner deploy the motor in an emergency if you are unable? Good luck and safe sailing.

[TheThunderbird]

It makes sense to think of two engines, for a serious cruiser..say a 4/6 hp and a 20 hp if room is available
10hp is heavy without having enough allowance for any extra weight, or person...

[brianlara 3]

Originally Posted by TheThunderbird

It makes sense to think of two engines, for a serious cruiser..say a 4/6 hp and a 20 hp if room is available
10hp is heavy without having enough allowance for any extra weight, or person...

Can't think of any yacht tender I've seen which has a transom wite enough for two engines. Fifteen footers maybe ??

[brianlara 3]

Yes, I know. I'm slow....half asleep. Wont be making that mistake for a while . Sorry Tbird.

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by TheThunderbird

It makes sense to think of two engines, for a serious cruiser..say a 4/6 hp and a 20 hp if room is available
10hp is heavy without having enough allowance for any extra weight, or person...

I have a 20 and am thinking get a 2.5 for a second, a 4 or 6 won't plane my dink so if you give up planing, go as light as possible. I doubt there would be much speed difference

[TheThunderbird]

Originally Posted by brianlara 3

Yes, I know. I'm slow....half asleep. Wont be making that mistake for a while . Sorry Tbird.

One of the two is meant to stay on the lazarette, or below deck :-)

[brianlara 3]

Originally Posted by TheThunderbird

One of the two is meant to stay on the lazarette, or below deck :-)

Sorry TBird. Now the whole bloody forum knows how slow I am.