Re: motors and wells

Posted by shday on
URL: http://kelt-sailboat-forum.30.s1.nabble.com/motors-and-wells-tp7559350p7559569.html

Hi, I also have a Kelt 760 with a Tohatsu 6hp SailPro (long shaft) in the motor well. I bought it to replace the original Honda 10hp (1985). The Honda was actually running pretty well and might be more quiet than the Tohatsu, but it was really heavy.

I can pretty much verify everything the OP said about the motor. It works quite well and is very easy to start... just make sure not to flood it. Here are a few other things I've found:

* I needed to cut a notch in the hull in order to lock the shaft in the most vertical position. This may not be needed for you, depending on your boat.

* You need to set the gear in reverse while sailing. It isn't good for the foot to let it free-wheel in neutral, and the motor will ride-up and touch the seat if you leave it in forward (at around 4 knots).

* You'll need a steering lock kit as the friction nut isn't designed for that purpose.
** https://www.tohatsu.us/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=111360
** I got mine online here (Canada): https://www.bridgeyachts.com/ 

Cheers and good luck!

Steve