Scott Airey
New Member
Afternoon All:
I have a 2011 14.2 Expo and am considering putting a small motor on the boat to be able to escape the dock and/or motor back in when there are no winds. I had a motor mount installed on the boat in anticipation of this decision. Recently, I have been researching different motors to puchase (gas and electric) and obviously both have pros and cons. I would appreicate any suggestions that you might have regarding: (1) getting an electric vs a gas motor, (2) suggestions as to size and type (Honda, Yamaha, Mercury, etc.) of engine that you might recommend, and (3) any running problems that you might have experienced due to having the engine when sailing the boat. My main goal is to be able to single hand the boat easily in and out of the water.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Scott
I have a 2011 14.2 Expo and am considering putting a small motor on the boat to be able to escape the dock and/or motor back in when there are no winds. I had a motor mount installed on the boat in anticipation of this decision. Recently, I have been researching different motors to puchase (gas and electric) and obviously both have pros and cons. I would appreicate any suggestions that you might have regarding: (1) getting an electric vs a gas motor, (2) suggestions as to size and type (Honda, Yamaha, Mercury, etc.) of engine that you might recommend, and (3) any running problems that you might have experienced due to having the engine when sailing the boat. My main goal is to be able to single hand the boat easily in and out of the water.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Scott