Engine position for Tiki 26 - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T15:18:27Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/engine-position-for-tiki-26?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A136366&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Kim. Yes It is along way t…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-10-05:2195841:Comment:1366632015-10-05T02:05:10.366Zpatrick lennonhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/patricklennon
<p>Hi Kim. Yes It is along way to reachthe engine , I have a similar "problem" with my present boat, , however the use of both tiller and engine makes the boat very maneuverable in tight spaces. This is a difficult decision to make as it is rare that one person has had the opportunity to try both setups and form an opinion. Cheers Pat </p>
<p>Hi Kim. Yes It is along way to reachthe engine , I have a similar "problem" with my present boat, , however the use of both tiller and engine makes the boat very maneuverable in tight spaces. This is a difficult decision to make as it is rare that one person has had the opportunity to try both setups and form an opinion. Cheers Pat </p> A judicial weight (meaning th…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-10-04:2195841:Comment:1367932015-10-04T23:51:08.959Zkim whitmyrehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/kimwhitmyre
A judicial weight (meaning the 55 'lb weight of the motor)will likely ease the "hobby horsing." A 4-stroke motor will be seriously quieter than a comparable 2-stroke motor: my old 2-stroke was deafening compare to my current 4-stroke motor.. The main difficulty with an aft-beam mounting is when manuveoring in close quarters if using the motor's tiller: you have to reach the motor's tiller while also using the boat's tiller. I only need to do this when entering my slip at very slow speed. In…
A judicial weight (meaning the 55 'lb weight of the motor)will likely ease the "hobby horsing." A 4-stroke motor will be seriously quieter than a comparable 2-stroke motor: my old 2-stroke was deafening compare to my current 4-stroke motor.. The main difficulty with an aft-beam mounting is when manuveoring in close quarters if using the motor's tiller: you have to reach the motor's tiller while also using the boat's tiller. I only need to do this when entering my slip at very slow speed. In open water, the motor is centered and I am using the boat's tiller for steering. A judicial weight will likely…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-10-04:2195841:Comment:1367922015-10-04T23:45:22.607Zkim whitmyrehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/kimwhitmyre
A judicial weight will likely ease the "hobby horsing." A 4-stroke motor will be seriously quieter than a comparable 2-stroke motor: my old 2-stroke was deafening compare to my current 4-stroke motor.. The main difficulty with an aft-beam mounting is when manuveoring in close quarters if using the motor's tiller: you have to reach the motor's tiller while also using the boat's tiller. I only need to do this when entering my slip at very slow speed. In open water, the motor is centered and I am…
A judicial weight will likely ease the "hobby horsing." A 4-stroke motor will be seriously quieter than a comparable 2-stroke motor: my old 2-stroke was deafening compare to my current 4-stroke motor.. The main difficulty with an aft-beam mounting is when manuveoring in close quarters if using the motor's tiller: you have to reach the motor's tiller while also using the boat's tiller. I only need to do this when entering my slip at very slow speed. In open water, the motor is centered and I am using the boat's tiller for steering. Keeping the weight out the en…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-10-03:2195841:Comment:1366992015-10-03T14:16:22.780ZKenneth Gormanhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/KennethGorman
Keeping the weight out the ends is normal practice as it reduces the hobby horsing effect.
Keeping the weight out the ends is normal practice as it reduces the hobby horsing effect. One would think the weight of…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-10-02:2195841:Comment:1364632015-10-02T11:35:38.705Zpatrick lennonhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/patricklennon
<div>One would think the weight of the engine could be easily be offset by moving some ballast forward or perhaps this would cause the boat to hobby horse .</div>
<div>I like the idea of a clear cockpit and I would think it would be less noise having the engine off the aft beam, although if one were to place a box over the engine this may solve the noise problem problem... excuse me for thinking out loud. Thank you for the varied opinions and experiences. Cheers Pat</div>
<div>One would think the weight of the engine could be easily be offset by moving some ballast forward or perhaps this would cause the boat to hobby horse .</div>
<div>I like the idea of a clear cockpit and I would think it would be less noise having the engine off the aft beam, although if one were to place a box over the engine this may solve the noise problem problem... excuse me for thinking out loud. Thank you for the varied opinions and experiences. Cheers Pat</div> Another reason to move the mo…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-09-30:2195841:Comment:1363832015-09-30T17:11:01.723Zboatsmithhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/qe0j3ojqb10
Another reason to move the motor forward is lots of Wharrams tend to drag their butts and moving weight aft makes this worse.
Another reason to move the motor forward is lots of Wharrams tend to drag their butts and moving weight aft makes this worse. Let us use correct terminolog…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-09-30:2195841:Comment:1362832015-09-30T17:09:40.720Zboatsmithhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/qe0j3ojqb10
Let us use correct terminology here. Cavitation is when the prop or impeller tears the water apart. When the prop pulls up out if the water due to pitching the correct term is ventilation. This is less of a problem on newer outboards as they have rev limiters. On an older motor when the prop caught air it would not catch water the motor would race and when re-immersed would not grab the water again until the throttle was backed off. A real pain in the transom. With the new motors the motor cuts…
Let us use correct terminology here. Cavitation is when the prop or impeller tears the water apart. When the prop pulls up out if the water due to pitching the correct term is ventilation. This is less of a problem on newer outboards as they have rev limiters. On an older motor when the prop caught air it would not catch water the motor would race and when re-immersed would not grab the water again until the throttle was backed off. A real pain in the transom. With the new motors the motor cuts out before over-revving and when re-immersed grabs immediately. Much more cool. Patrick,
Another option is wh…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-09-30:2195841:Comment:1365542015-09-30T15:42:39.062ZKenneth Gormanhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/KennethGorman
Patrick,<br />
Another option is when it is mounted in front of the beam is put a box over the engine and make a feature of it as Boatsmith has done on his smaller Tikis.
Patrick,<br />
Another option is when it is mounted in front of the beam is put a box over the engine and make a feature of it as Boatsmith has done on his smaller Tikis. Patrick, it's the Nissan (reb…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-09-30:2195841:Comment:1364492015-09-30T15:31:06.862Zkim whitmyrehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/kimwhitmyre
<p>Patrick, it's the Nissan (rebadged Tohatsu) 4-cycle 6hp SailPro model. The SailPro comes with the lower pitch, wide-blade prop designed for displacement boats. It weighs in at 55 lbs/25kg. The 9.8, depending on its age, could weigh considerably more. You don't want too much weight hanging on the aft end of the tiki. In flat water, the 6hp gets my lightly loaded t26 to 7 knts + at less than full throttle. In chop it's slower, but with judicious steering, ie, not trying to power straight at…</p>
<p>Patrick, it's the Nissan (rebadged Tohatsu) 4-cycle 6hp SailPro model. The SailPro comes with the lower pitch, wide-blade prop designed for displacement boats. It weighs in at 55 lbs/25kg. The 9.8, depending on its age, could weigh considerably more. You don't want too much weight hanging on the aft end of the tiki. In flat water, the 6hp gets my lightly loaded t26 to 7 knts + at less than full throttle. In chop it's slower, but with judicious steering, ie, not trying to power straight at the swells, it still pushes the boat well.</p> Hi Kim thanks for the pics an…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-09-30:2195841:Comment:1365522015-09-30T11:02:49.028Zpatrick lennonhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/patricklennon
Hi Kim thanks for the pics and info . Presently I have a 9.8 tohatsu with a 20" shaft I may have to buy A new motor . May I ask what is the make and hp of your outboard? Cheers Pat
Hi Kim thanks for the pics and info . Presently I have a 9.8 tohatsu with a 20" shaft I may have to buy A new motor . May I ask what is the make and hp of your outboard? Cheers Pat