I'm considering an outboard for my Capri. I have been towed out a couple of times for races, but it would be nice not to have to depend on the favors of others on raceday.
When I'm not racing, I launch at a boatramp then sail from shore and hope the wind doesn't quit.
I have priced some outboards and found anything from $400 - $900 and up. I saw the micro outboards, that are air cooled weed-eaters with a prop - no reverse, but you can spin it around 360 degrees:
Island Hopper Small Outboards
I talked to a salesman about a Suzuki 2.5:
Suzuki Marine
I want something that is lightweight for racing, but will also last more than one season. I would prefer something with the gas tank on top of the motor, so I won't have to use an external tank.
I have a 1980-something Honda 4 stroke 5 HP on the 22, I think it's too heavy to try and put onto the Capri. Plus, there is the whole PITA factor of the heavier motor to be hauling around.
Any suggestions or experiences? I thought about a trolling motor, but would have to run the wires and mount a battery? I have the Mod2 with the boxed front storage area.
-Robert
1989 Capri 14.2
1984 Catalina 22
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When I'm not racing, I launch at a boatramp then sail from shore and hope the wind doesn't quit.
I have priced some outboards and found anything from $400 - $900 and up. I saw the micro outboards, that are air cooled weed-eaters with a prop - no reverse, but you can spin it around 360 degrees:
Island Hopper Small Outboards
I talked to a salesman about a Suzuki 2.5:
Suzuki Marine
I want something that is lightweight for racing, but will also last more than one season. I would prefer something with the gas tank on top of the motor, so I won't have to use an external tank.
I have a 1980-something Honda 4 stroke 5 HP on the 22, I think it's too heavy to try and put onto the Capri. Plus, there is the whole PITA factor of the heavier motor to be hauling around.
Any suggestions or experiences? I thought about a trolling motor, but would have to run the wires and mount a battery? I have the Mod2 with the boxed front storage area.
-Robert
1989 Capri 14.2
1984 Catalina 22
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