Outboard Motor

[fawsr]

The formulas on the link provided are configured differently than mine, but came up with the same results. So I'm looking at a 2.5hp - 3.5hp range OB for my boat. Not at all concerned with being able to maintain hull speed. Just enough hp for putting it in and taking it out and a little forward progress when needed.

[Billy]

I bought my sail pro at Star Marine in St. Pete for under $1,350. He is as cheap as anybody. Doesn't have elec. Start though. The new models have the gear shift on the front too.

[Greene]

When we purchased our Com-Pac 23/3 it came with a long shaft 4 HP 4 stroke.  We were surprised at how well it pushed the boat along.  Stopping the boat wasn't as impressive.  We have sold the 4 HP, sold a '52 Lightwin 3 HP and will sell our 8 HP 2 stroke Mariner as soon as we find a good deal on a Sailpro. 

Last year I swore I would never use the Mariner again as it seemed to choose the wrong times to fail to start with anything less than 10 pulls.  This was after a good carb rebuild.  This spring I disassembled carb and let it soak in carb cleaner for a week.  Well now the darn thing starts every time and seems to be apologizing for its previous bad behavior. 

Still I like the 6 HP Sailpro and plan on purchasing one soon.  Battery charging, 4 stroke and high thrust props are a good combination for our kind of sailing.

Mike and B

[shamblin]

i have a 6hp sailpro that will push my 2500lb+ displacement horizon cat at hull speed at less than 1/2 throttle.   i bought it because the engine has a battery charger but id be glad for a 4hp and the decreased weight if they sold a 4 with a charger.  i think the rule is you cant push it faster than hull speed in the water but you might need the extra power to go into more and more wind.