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DanEarl
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 14 Nov 2012 : 05:11:17
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Hello All,
Could anyone advise me please of what they would recommend to be a suitable size outboard to have as a 'spare' for my Norman 22 which is fitted with an inboard diesel with Enfield Z drive. I am aiming to be using the boat on Loch Ness but also possibly within the Inner Moray Firth so I would be encountering some tides so a little bit of power would be needed.
I am guessing a long shaft outboard ?
Also where is the best place to purchase a stainless steel transom mount outboard bracket for the engine ?
Many Thanks, Dan.
ps, I have never worked with outboards before so totally alien to them and what they can do !!!!
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merlin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Nov 2012 : 09:01:51
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brave man woud'nt like to be stuck on
Loch Ness with anything less than a 25hp
on the wrong day
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adi-n-chez
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Nov 2012 : 19:24:09
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I think you have to look at either whats best or whats usable maybe.
I would like 25-30HP for your intended area minimum but as a main engine.
You have this with yr inboard , so depending on whether you plan to be out in 'Squally' conditions a smaller say 10HP would be suitible as an auxiliary - I think you you should look at a aux motor as a get you to a safe position rather than a 'carry on with the trip'
Of course normally anchors also help in a breakdown situation, but if in the middle of Loch Ness you may not have enough chain & warp  A 10HP would hopefully get you into shallow water.
Of course - Someone else may be along with more local info !
Adi
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DanEarl
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Nov 2012 : 05:45:32
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Thanks Adi, I will have a look around for a 10hp outboard, does it need to be long shaft or short shaft ? 4 stroke or 2 stroke, what is better ?
Out of interest does this auxilary engine become part of the BSS certification ?
Cheers,
Dan.
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Nov 2012 : 13:07:07
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An auxilary motor thats fitted will be covered by bss, portable fuel tanks are not as long as they are connected otherwise they are classed as stored and should be treated the same as gas bottles.
4 stroke is the best but heavier, as it's only an auxilary for occaisional use a 2 stroke would still get you home and be cheaper.
A link from the enfield to the auxilary would be handy for easy steering, doesn't have to be permanent.
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DanEarl
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Nov 2012 : 13:13:51
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Thank you df for your information. I never thought of the idea of linking the steering between the outboard and sterndrive .......
Cheers,
Dan.
Off to search for an outboard now !!!!
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Suitable Auxilary Outboard For A Norman 22
