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Forum: Engines & props

23 July 2013, 20:29

Replies: 22

Electric outboards

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Posted By lightning

I am going to go with the Suzuki BF 2.5 as it is...

I am going to go with the Suzuki BF 2.5 as it is water cooled, only weighs 12.5kg, and has a F/N gear shift so does not need revving to turn the prop.

Forum: Engines & props

20 July 2013, 11:02

Replies: 22

Electric outboards

Views: 4,503

Posted By lightning

Are the Mariner 2.5hp two stroke engines any...

Are the Mariner 2.5hp two stroke engines any good? There's a couple on ebay at the moment.

Forum: Engines & props

16 July 2013, 16:52

Replies: 22

Electric outboards

Views: 4,503

Posted By lightning

After a bit of internet investigation it looks...

After a bit of internet investigation it looks like the Suzuki DF 2.5 four stroke outboard is the one to go for, it only weighs 12.5kg.

Forum: Engines & props

16 July 2013, 08:38

Replies: 22

Electric outboards

Views: 4,503

Posted By lightning

Yes I see the issues now with electric engines. ...

Yes I see the issues now with electric engines.

The idea seemed good for the canal, as they also make almost no noise, but the need for a great big 20kg battery spoils it.

Running out of power...

Forum: Engines & props

15 July 2013, 11:11

Replies: 22

Electric outboards

Views: 4,503

Posted By lightning

Yes it is going to be a small outboard motor l...

Yes it is going to be a small outboard motor l think.

I had heard that the Honda 2hp was noisy, and l did see one in use in Scotland last week, it was a right racket!

Forum: Engines & props

15 July 2013, 07:59

Replies: 22

Electric outboards

Views: 4,503

Posted By lightning

I think I will just buy a lightweight petrol...

I think I will just buy a lightweight petrol outboard, some of the 2hp ones are only 12kg.

As it seems from the lack of replies that there is no real interest in these electric engines on this...

Forum: Engines & props

14 July 2013, 19:52

Replies: 22

Electric outboards

Views: 4,503

Posted By lightning

Does nobody on here use one of these types of...

Does nobody on here use one of these types of engine?

Well, I have done some research myself and it seems the best cheap electric engine is made by a company called Minn-Kota which is apparently...

Forum: Engines & props

14 July 2013, 15:35

Replies: 22

Electric outboards

Views: 4,503

Posted By lightning

Electric outboards

My local boat shop has some electric outboard motors at around £120.

They look alright, l was thinking of getting one to use on the canal, as it would only need to do 3mph.
Are these cheap ones...

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