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Old 11 April 2011, 20:35   #1
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What Engine??
Hello, Im new to the Forum but i have recently bought a Honwave its 3.5m with an Aluminium Deck. Its rated upto a 20hp, i have been wondering if i would be best to fit a long or short Shaft engine so thought i would Post here to find out.

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Old 11 April 2011, 20:52   #3
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Thanks for the quick reply! I dont doubt there will be more questions to follow. Now i need to find a half decent used engine but its not as easy as it sounds!

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Would a 15hp be ok for my Boat? Would it plane with one if so would it plane with smaller?

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I have a few

Just in is a 2002 tohatsu 15hp 2 stroke. Price to be confirmed. Also have a 10hp 4 stroke...
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Oh and we have 3.6m suzumar and it planes with a 10hp 4 stroke. I think a 8hp 2 stroke will just do it but I'd suggest 10 as a minimum.

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I would be interested in th 15hp. Can you email me some pics please?(jk4291@yahoo.co.uk) would you be able to have the Engine delivered?

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Make sure you keep the honwave inflated to the correct pressure,we ran ours a bit soft and the alloy floor has started to crack!
(It was being driven flat out (with a 20 on the back) in choppy water by brave young nutters mind)
But one to watch all the same,the pressure is marked on the tubes by the valves.
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I would be interested in th 15hp. Can you email me some pics please?(jk4291@yahoo.co.uk) would you be able to have the Engine delivered?

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Sorry for delay,

UK delivery is available

Pics of the Tohatsu I have are on Ribnet. I also have a Suzuki 10hp which planes a Suzumar 3.6 ali floor inflatable. Pics and video link on Ribnet. Check my other posts for more details. Got a Merc 15hp coming in too next weekend

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Would a 15hp be ok for my Boat? Would it plane with one if so would it plane with smaller?
Lightly loaded it should plane easily with a 10hp motor. A 15 would give you a bit more in reserve though.
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