Very small 4-cycle motors (Under 35 pounds)
nasty...@yahoo.com
I am going to purchase the smallest (lightest) 4-stroke engine I can
for my canoe. I absolutely do not want an electric trolling motor: The
Fuel weight to energy ratio is excessively high! I want a small
4-stroke motor just to supplement my puny arms when paddling up wind.
Tennessee Valley Lakes are unforgiving in that! I mostly boat in
mountain lakes, so I want the 4-stroke for environmental reasons.
Besides, I hear they are quieter. (Any truth to that? Anyone hear of
an actual dB test on them?) The only one I have found so far is a
Honda Marine 2 hp that weighs 27 lb. Even at 2 hp, that's more than my
tired old arms can put out! Who else makes these motors besides Honda
Marine?
My main criteria are the weight and the 4-stroke engine. I don't
really care what the horse power is, but, of course the are directly
related.
Happy Boating
P.S.
I hear there is a British made motor for small sailboats that might
fit the bill. Anyone know of a brand name? I've heard of a brand
called "Seagull". Does anybody know if it is 4-stroke?