Maximum engine power for Tiki31 - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-29T08:04:40Zhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/maximum-engine-power-for-tiki31?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A168818&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPS congratulations on launchi…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-08-11:2195841:Comment:1688182019-08-11T22:04:31.813ZIan Rhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/IanR
<p>PS congratulations on launching your boat, massive achievement.</p>
<p>I had 15hp Honda on order when the Tohatsu turned up, which saved me £2K and added me 2", but had the weight disadvantage as described.</p>
<p>The 15hp seemed the ideal motor for weight and power.</p>
<p>Where my boat is the river runs very fast with little respite and I want the extra hp so am happy with the 20hp motor; and spent the £2K saved on wine and women as sailors are supposed to…</p>
<p>PS congratulations on launching your boat, massive achievement.</p>
<p>I had 15hp Honda on order when the Tohatsu turned up, which saved me £2K and added me 2", but had the weight disadvantage as described.</p>
<p>The 15hp seemed the ideal motor for weight and power.</p>
<p>Where my boat is the river runs very fast with little respite and I want the extra hp so am happy with the 20hp motor; and spent the £2K saved on wine and women as sailors are supposed to do.</p>
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Great to hear from you…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-08-10:2195841:Comment:1687472019-08-10T22:25:48.124ZJose Alberto Garibaldihttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/JoseAlbertoGaribaldi
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<p>Great to hear from you. Leveller has a honda 15. It is reliable, and seems perfect for the boat neither heavy nor powerless, and in fact wth more than enough power to counter any strong tide and still run forward with authority. . Seems like a good fit. on another note, many thanks for your posts on the steering wheel - am currently exploring setting a couple, and will post photos if successful. </p>
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<p>Best wishes. </p>
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<p>Jose A.</p>
<p>Olli </p>
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<p>Great to hear from you. Leveller has a honda 15. It is reliable, and seems perfect for the boat neither heavy nor powerless, and in fact wth more than enough power to counter any strong tide and still run forward with authority. . Seems like a good fit. on another note, many thanks for your posts on the steering wheel - am currently exploring setting a couple, and will post photos if successful. </p>
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<p>Best wishes. </p>
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<p>Jose A.</p> 20hp Tohatsu MFS 20C has 27.1…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-08-10:2195841:Comment:1689002019-08-10T20:40:31.222ZIan Rhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/IanR
<p>20hp Tohatsu MFS 20C has 27.1" ex- ex- longshaft. I have this one but it's obsolete, though might be available 2nd hand. I got mine on Ebay. Downside is it weighs 65kg. When I carry it I have to sit down after. It might be a good idea to allow for a bigger engine if you can get a longer shaft. Standard 10hp longshaft 25" has cavitation in rough pitching conditions in my limited experience (Tiki 31) of 10hp (about 300 miles sailing that one), that's why I have the big Tohatsu and beefed up…</p>
<p>20hp Tohatsu MFS 20C has 27.1" ex- ex- longshaft. I have this one but it's obsolete, though might be available 2nd hand. I got mine on Ebay. Downside is it weighs 65kg. When I carry it I have to sit down after. It might be a good idea to allow for a bigger engine if you can get a longer shaft. Standard 10hp longshaft 25" has cavitation in rough pitching conditions in my limited experience (Tiki 31) of 10hp (about 300 miles sailing that one), that's why I have the big Tohatsu and beefed up the sled. It needs 4:1 tackle to raise it, the Wharram design won't lift it. I'm not sure about the angle of the back of the sled as design dictates, the engine is only near vertical on the last hole of the tilt bracket in my case. Wharram designs are pretty vague and sometimes wrong, I have got quite annoyed with redesigning and trying to correct stuff as anyone who has read my very irritable posts will know...grrr, love the boat though.</p> (The high trust version of ya…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-08-02:2195841:Comment:1687262019-08-02T10:28:13.464ZBarthttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Bart
(The high trust version of yamaha is really good. It has a bigger prop and so more thrust in waves and wind ahead)<br />
Regards Bart
(The high trust version of yamaha is really good. It has a bigger prop and so more thrust in waves and wind ahead)<br />
Regards Bart Hi, I use a 9.9 Yamaha high t…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-08-02:2195841:Comment:1688102019-08-02T10:25:56.813ZBarthttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Bart
Hi, I use a 9.9 Yamaha high trust, xl on a tiki 30. I think the motor is the right one. 6.5 knots in flat water. 5knots with 5bft head on.<br />
For my taste 15 HP high trust would be the max and a bit overkill.<br />
I think the tiki 31 is a bit heavier? 2 mast..<br />
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Enjoy you new boat!
Hi, I use a 9.9 Yamaha high trust, xl on a tiki 30. I think the motor is the right one. 6.5 knots in flat water. 5knots with 5bft head on.<br />
For my taste 15 HP high trust would be the max and a bit overkill.<br />
I think the tiki 31 is a bit heavier? 2 mast..<br />
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Enjoy you new boat!