Two stroke or four stroke?? Ahhhh - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T18:22:25Zhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/two-stroke-or-four-stroke-ahhhh?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A150729&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Frank, that's much app…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2017-04-12:2195841:Comment:1504722017-04-12T13:00:27.595ZRobert Hugheshttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RobertHughes
<p>Thanks Frank, that's much appreciated.</p>
<p>That performance is far better than with my Mariner 5. Most of the difference must be due to the high thrust prop since I can't get that speed even flat out.</p>
<p>My intention is to build the new mount an inch or so lower than the existing one, and the extra five inches of leg should get the prop good and low.</p>
<p>I must admit to a severe case of envy regarding your cruising area. My son and I visited NZ for the first time a year ago, and…</p>
<p>Thanks Frank, that's much appreciated.</p>
<p>That performance is far better than with my Mariner 5. Most of the difference must be due to the high thrust prop since I can't get that speed even flat out.</p>
<p>My intention is to build the new mount an inch or so lower than the existing one, and the extra five inches of leg should get the prop good and low.</p>
<p>I must admit to a severe case of envy regarding your cruising area. My son and I visited NZ for the first time a year ago, and spent most of our time on the north coast of the South Island. I've travelled a fair bit, and it was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.</p>
<p>All the best, and thanks again.</p>
<p>Rob<br/> <br/> <cite>Frank Higgott said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/two-stroke-or-four-stroke-ahhhh?page=1&commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A150729&x=1#2195841Comment150729"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hello Robert,</p>
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<p>I've recently launched my T26 and just stepped the mast. The Tohatsu 6hp ultra long has turned out to be an excellent choice. She gets up to about 6kts easily at a quarter throttle. My boat at this stage is very lightly loaded though. Just make sure the design of the outboard mount allows sufficient depth for cooling and cavitation prevention. Mine will benefit slightly once the boat is more realistically loaded bringing her down in the water a bit more. <br/> <br/> <cite>Robert Hughes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/two-stroke-or-four-stroke-ahhhh?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A146218#2195841Comment146074"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Frank,</p>
<p>I'd be very interested to hear how you get on with that Tohatsu. I'm in the middle of building a new cockpit and when it's finished that's the exact same engine I'm planning to fit. My existing engine is a Mariner 5hp longshaft 4 stroke and I want something with just a bit more grunt for when it's pushing into a head sea. Also I've occasionally had cavitation when pitching a lot, and I think the extra long leg might help.</p>
<p>Regards</p>
<p>Rob<br/> <br/> <cite>Frank Higgott said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/two-stroke-or-four-stroke-ahhhh?page=1&commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A146218&x=1#2195841Comment146073"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Oh well, I bit the bullet and just purchased a Tohatsu sail pro 6 hp four stroke. It has an ultra long leg, high thrust prop and a built in 5 amp charger.</p>
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<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html" target="_blank">http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html</a></p>
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</blockquote> Hello Robert,
I've recently…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2017-04-12:2195841:Comment:1507292017-04-12T03:21:48.119ZFrank Higgotthttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/FrankHiggott
<p>Hello Robert,</p>
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<p>I've recently launched my T26 and just stepped the mast. The Tohatsu 6hp ultra long has turned out to be an excellent choice. She gets up to about 6kts easily at a quarter throttle. My boat at this stage is very lightly loaded though. Just make sure the design of the outboard mount allows sufficient depth for cooling and cavitation prevention. Mine will benefit slightly once the boat is more realistically loaded bringing her down in the water a bit more. …<br></br></p>
<p>Hello Robert,</p>
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<p>I've recently launched my T26 and just stepped the mast. The Tohatsu 6hp ultra long has turned out to be an excellent choice. She gets up to about 6kts easily at a quarter throttle. My boat at this stage is very lightly loaded though. Just make sure the design of the outboard mount allows sufficient depth for cooling and cavitation prevention. Mine will benefit slightly once the boat is more realistically loaded bringing her down in the water a bit more. <br/> <br/> <cite>Robert Hughes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/two-stroke-or-four-stroke-ahhhh?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A146218#2195841Comment146074"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Frank,</p>
<p>I'd be very interested to hear how you get on with that Tohatsu. I'm in the middle of building a new cockpit and when it's finished that's the exact same engine I'm planning to fit. My existing engine is a Mariner 5hp longshaft 4 stroke and I want something with just a bit more grunt for when it's pushing into a head sea. Also I've occasionally had cavitation when pitching a lot, and I think the extra long leg might help.</p>
<p>Regards</p>
<p>Rob<br/> <br/> <cite>Frank Higgott said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/two-stroke-or-four-stroke-ahhhh?page=1&commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A146218&x=1#2195841Comment146073"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Oh well, I bit the bullet and just purchased a Tohatsu sail pro 6 hp four stroke. It has an ultra long leg, high thrust prop and a built in 5 amp charger.</p>
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<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html" target="_blank">http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html</a></p>
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</blockquote> yes its the t 38 from taurang…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-11-02:2195841:Comment:1463252016-11-02T09:08:43.406Zdave tomlinsonhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/davetomlinson
<p>yes its the t 38 from tauranga i bought earlier this year paid not a lot less than the 65k asking price, its a very well built cat, hopefully we will prepare to take it to fiji in the next few years, I want to build a bimini shelter over the cockpit and a few new sails, autopilot setup etc.</p>
<p>yes its the t 38 from tauranga i bought earlier this year paid not a lot less than the 65k asking price, its a very well built cat, hopefully we will prepare to take it to fiji in the next few years, I want to build a bimini shelter over the cockpit and a few new sails, autopilot setup etc.</p> Yamaha are generally a slight…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-11-01:2195841:Comment:1463242016-11-01T18:47:12.435ZFrank Higgotthttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/FrankHiggott
<p>Yamaha are generally a slightly more expensive motor it seems, mind you the warranty is 5 years compared to 3 with the Tohatsu.</p>
<p>Tohatsu actually make the small outboards for a lot of the other brands on the market today ( under 9.9hp ), I think Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda are the only exceptions, and of course the Chinese ones.</p>
<p>Make sure you shop around, I must admit I got a slightly larger discount due to a deal within the yacht club I belong to, but the other price I got was…</p>
<p>Yamaha are generally a slightly more expensive motor it seems, mind you the warranty is 5 years compared to 3 with the Tohatsu.</p>
<p>Tohatsu actually make the small outboards for a lot of the other brands on the market today ( under 9.9hp ), I think Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda are the only exceptions, and of course the Chinese ones.</p>
<p>Make sure you shop around, I must admit I got a slightly larger discount due to a deal within the yacht club I belong to, but the other price I got was only $100 more, still way cheaper than the others.</p>
<p>I think Nissan do an ultra long as well.</p>
<p>Did you buy that T38 that was recently on Trade me in Tauranga? She looked good! Very curios as to what you paid. </p>
<p>I think you're right the 9.9's will suit that boat a lot better.</p> Thats a tempting price for a…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-11-01:2195841:Comment:1460772016-11-01T18:23:16.543Zdave tomlinsonhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/davetomlinson
<p>Thats a tempting price for a 25 inch leg 4 stroke brand new, less than half of a 9.9 yamaha, I wonder it 2 of them would work on my T 38 , probably the props will be a bit small,for the heavier boat. Tohatsu have a fairly good reputation for reliability too.</p>
<p>I will see how the 2 x secondhand 9.9 motors I have bought work out.</p>
<p>Thats a tempting price for a 25 inch leg 4 stroke brand new, less than half of a 9.9 yamaha, I wonder it 2 of them would work on my T 38 , probably the props will be a bit small,for the heavier boat. Tohatsu have a fairly good reputation for reliability too.</p>
<p>I will see how the 2 x secondhand 9.9 motors I have bought work out.</p> Hi Frank,
I'd be very interes…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-11-01:2195841:Comment:1460742016-11-01T12:17:54.225ZRobert Hugheshttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RobertHughes
<p>Hi Frank,</p>
<p>I'd be very interested to hear how you get on with that Tohatsu. I'm in the middle of building a new cockpit and when it's finished that's the exact same engine I'm planning to fit. My existing engine is a Mariner 5hp longshaft 4 stroke and I want something with just a bit more grunt for when it's pushing into a head sea. Also I've occasionally had cavitation when pitching a lot, and I think the extra long leg might help.</p>
<p>Regards</p>
<p>Rob<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Frank…</cite></p>
<p>Hi Frank,</p>
<p>I'd be very interested to hear how you get on with that Tohatsu. I'm in the middle of building a new cockpit and when it's finished that's the exact same engine I'm planning to fit. My existing engine is a Mariner 5hp longshaft 4 stroke and I want something with just a bit more grunt for when it's pushing into a head sea. Also I've occasionally had cavitation when pitching a lot, and I think the extra long leg might help.</p>
<p>Regards</p>
<p>Rob<br/> <br/> <cite>Frank Higgott said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/two-stroke-or-four-stroke-ahhhh?page=1&commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A146218&x=1#2195841Comment146073"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Oh well, I bit the bullet and just purchased a Tohatsu sail pro 6 hp four stroke. It has an ultra long leg, high thrust prop and a built in 5 amp charger.</p>
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<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html" target="_blank">http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html</a></p>
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</blockquote> Yep i'm in NZ, got quite a go…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-11-01:2195841:Comment:1462182016-11-01T07:48:58.638ZFrank Higgotthttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/FrankHiggott
<p>Yep i'm in NZ, got quite a good deal $2250 NZ which is cheaper than the merc 6hp short shaft with normal prop and no charging unit. I'll let you know how she goes, hopefully by early in the new year.</p>
<p>Yep i'm in NZ, got quite a good deal $2250 NZ which is cheaper than the merc 6hp short shaft with normal prop and no charging unit. I'll let you know how she goes, hopefully by early in the new year.</p> sounds good are you in NZ? I…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-11-01:2195841:Comment:1463232016-11-01T07:30:24.804Zdave tomlinsonhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/davetomlinson
<p>sounds good are you in NZ? It would be good to know what it cost and how you find it performs when you get it going,</p>
<p>sounds good are you in NZ? It would be good to know what it cost and how you find it performs when you get it going,</p> Oh well, I bit the bullet and…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-11-01:2195841:Comment:1460732016-11-01T03:33:01.582ZFrank Higgotthttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/FrankHiggott
<p>Oh well, I bit the bullet and just purchased a Tohatsu sail pro 6 hp four stroke. It has an ultra long leg, high thrust prop and a built in 5 amp charger.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html" target="_blank">http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html</a></p>
<p>Oh well, I bit the bullet and just purchased a Tohatsu sail pro 6 hp four stroke. It has an ultra long leg, high thrust prop and a built in 5 amp charger.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html" target="_blank">http://www.tohatsu.com/outboards/6_4st.html</a></p> G'day Frank,
I am an new memb…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-10-31:2195841:Comment:1462152016-10-31T23:24:10.238ZBig tanehttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/ThorAlpha
G'day Frank,<br />
I am an new member hear but from my past experiance you can't go less than an 9.9 high thrust drive outboard motor and if you do buy one cheack the propeller as the morden ones are now fitted with an rubber bush. So i suggest that an spare propeller would be a wise move as when the bush gose , you can replace the prop and send in the woren one for replacing the rubber bush.<br />
Big tane.<br />
Toora.
G'day Frank,<br />
I am an new member hear but from my past experiance you can't go less than an 9.9 high thrust drive outboard motor and if you do buy one cheack the propeller as the morden ones are now fitted with an rubber bush. So i suggest that an spare propeller would be a wise move as when the bush gose , you can replace the prop and send in the woren one for replacing the rubber bush.<br />
Big tane.<br />
Toora.