The thing I like about my 8 hp Mercury is that throttle and shift are all integrated in one control on the tiller arm.  Twist one way, and the boat goes forward; the father you twist the faster it goes.  Twist the other way, and the boat goes backward.

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)


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> On 2024-12-03, at 10:03:38 EST, Tom Hyatt wrote:
>
> Dear R22 Members:
> 
> I’m throwing this question out to the group. In your experience, what is the 
> best motor for the Rhodes? I currently have a Tohatsu Sailpro 6 hp pull-start. 
> But it always seems a bit underpowered and vibrates a good bit. I’m toying with 
> the idea of getting  a 9.9 two cylinder which I believe will be a lot smoother. 
> Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions? Will the added weight be a factor? Honda vs. 
> Mercury? 
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> Tom Hyatt
> S/V Eliza Jane 1978
> Baltimore MD
>