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jamesbagnall
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 29 Nov 2012 : 22:45:03
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Hi all.
I've just bought a Norman 20 and having joined the forum, realised that I need a long shaft motor to push her along.
My current outboard is a really nice quality, three year old Honda 10hp (remote control with electric start and 12amp charging coil) - but is short shaft.
I loathed to get rid of the 10hp as I've owned it since new and it's a lovely engine. Also at £2,600ish new, I'd probably not see a huge chunk of this back if I sold it on!
So, this leaves me with two options:
1) Fit or jury rig some sort of bracket to mount the short shaft motor on. However, can any comment on if this is a good idea or the relative disadvantages of doing so?
2) For the value I could sell it for, I could buy a brand new long shaft Honda 5hp longshaft (about £1,200) and a 'remotes' conversion kit, as sold by Youngs boatyard online (£50 + cost of remotes).
How well would a 5hp Honda push a Norman 20 along? I intend to use the boat on canals and possibly occasionally on the wider (although still not tidal) Aire & Calder.
Any suggestions, comments, observations would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
James. |
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Knighty
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 00:00:50
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You would prob get away with a 5hp on a canal...just but wouldn't want anything that small on a river against any flow.
Bear in mind if you do rig anything to lower the current outboard it will need to be 5" lower so the motor housing will be getting damn close to the water and the remotes/steering etc would take a fair bit of constructive surgery.
I would bite the bullet and sell that on and look out for a decent 2nd hand long shaft or look at cheaper brands like Tohatsu.
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mikeb
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Posted - 30 Nov 2012 : 21:46:53
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Might it be possible to convert your existing outboard to a long shaft? Some manufacturers do leg extension pieces (presumably you'd also need a new drive shaft, gear rod, and maybe some other bits to do it). It might be economically viable.
In theory though a similar outboard to yours, but in long shaft guise, should have a similar second hand value. So it might be a search/waiting game, but if you are patient you needn't end up too far out of pocket. |
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adi-n-chez
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Dec 2012 : 22:06:52
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James
Unsure where you are actually based ......
However , a short shaft is probably not the best on a 20 but will push you along a canal - BUT ! As you are posting about the Aire & Calder I can only assume you are either based on the Stainforth & Keadby / Sheff & South Yorkshire Nav / Calder & Hebble ?????
Having traversed this area (Including the Aire) I would not want less than 10Hp for any of the river sections.
Our BF15 was fine , even on the river sections on amber / red on our 22 , a 20 has less presence in the water but in northern waters I would like at least a 9.9 high thrust !
Sell it on & look for a bigger motor
Adi
Sewer Tubes ? I'd rather have a D**ncr*ft (Only Kidding) |
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Shortshaft Norman 20 or replace with Honda LS 5hp?
