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Tiki 30 outboard recomendation - advice sought Hi, hoping I can get some feedback on the performance of 8hp 2 stroke Yamaha motors for a Tiki 30. Currently we have a Honda 10hp 4 stroke… Started by Nigel Signal	12	Dec 18, 2017 Reply by Paolo Stella
Throttle vs boat speed We have lots of posts here about assorted engines being employed on different boats, but we have little relative data to help an owner get… Started by Zach Johnson	3	Nov 17, 2017 Reply by Zach Johnson
Selecting a dinghy outboard We had a protracted problem with our main engine this year. Fortunately we had just bought a engine for the dinghy and were able to use it… Started by Robert Sheridan	6	Sep 14, 2017 Reply by Andy Best-Dunkley
Two stroke or four stroke?? Ahhhh Well I'm now in the market for an outboard for my tiki 26. My dilemma at the moment is which one. I could buy an 8hp 2 stroke or a 6hp 4 st… Started by Frank Higgott	13	Apr 12, 2017 Reply by Robert Hughes
Single Yamaha T9.9 powerful enough for Tangaroa? Would a single Yamaha T9.9 High Thrust be big enough for a Tangaroa fully laden? Not for maneuvering in tight places where two engines wo… Started by Allen Bosely	19	Nov 14, 2016 Reply by boatsmith
tiller steer outboard to control box? Hello all, I'm soon to remount my outboard on my slowly reinvented Tangaroa but its a tiller steer and l'm putting it in a position which w… Started by matt connolly	2	Oct 26, 2016 Reply by matt connolly
Diesel motor idea. Why not use a Mercruiser style outdrive leg with a small diesel engine on deck? The drive leg fitted to pod wil take care of propultion gea… Started by Emil Gaigher	2	Mar 1, 2016 Reply by Rogerio Martin
Alternative position for outboard motors? Hi, I am now nearing completion of my Pahi 42 in Plettenberg Bay, Southern Cape, South Africa. The plans allow for a single outboard motor… Started by Graham Anley	12	Feb 6, 2016 Reply by Graham Anley
Motor for tiki 38 What size outboard for Tiki 38 with single pod infront of rear mast. Cannot aford 4 stroke. Had a 15 hp but previous owner feels to small.… Started by Emil Gaigher	6	Jan 29, 2016 Reply by Charlie
hydraulic propulsion? anyone have a go? so i am putting together a diesel electric system with a 10hp yanmar chinese L100 engine, and appropriate alternator to charge the batterie… Started by clif high	10	Dec 23, 2015 Reply by Iain & Cherry Mae Cairns