Hens Teeth

smallribber · 29 June 2017, 10:37

After deciding that I would not buy the 8 hp as it might not plane my 3.2 m sib. I am searching for a 9.9 SS 2 stroke outboard. These are indeed as rare a hens teeth or rocking horse shit.

If anyone has one for sale I would be interested if not a mental price

Thanks

Dennis

Fenlander · 29 June 2017, 12:32

I can't remember if you've said... is your SIB rated to just 10HP... or perhaps 15HP?

If it is rated to 15 then of course with the old 2-strokes the 15 weighs the same as a 9.9 so you can expand your search to include 15s.

Max... · 29 June 2017, 13:51

Regardless don't buy a 9.9.

Get a Tohatsu 9.8 or as Fenny says go up to a 15.

falcon0310 · 29 June 2017, 17:15

i have 15 hp johnson 2005 2 stroke might sell

smallribber · 30 June 2017, 06:49

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Originally Posted by Fenlander

I can't remember if you've said... is your SIB rated to just 10HP... or perhaps 15HP?

If it is rated to 15 then of course with the old 2-strokes the 15 weighs the same as a 9.9 so you can expand your search to include 15s.

Thanks for this. Yes my boat is rated to 15hp.

These are still big beasts and I was wondering how all you sibbers carry such an engine. Weight must be around 35 kg am I correct

Dennis

Fenlander · 30 June 2017, 08:14

Yes the 9.9 and 15 2-stroke models from most makers are around 35-37kg.

The answer is unless you are a weightlifter minimise the distance you carry it and use transom wheels on the SIB so once you have the OB on it's just a big wheelbarrow.

Max... · 30 June 2017, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

Thanks for this. Yes my boat is rated to 15hp.

These are still big beasts and I was wondering how all you sibbers carry such an engine. Weight must be around 35 kg am I correct

Dennis

If that 15 hp Merc is still around at under £1k in the classifieds - grab it - best SIB engine about and a true bargain price.

smallribber · 04 July 2017, 20:01

I have found my hens tooth. Will tell more once I have it, I have to go on a small adventure to get it

Dennis

Fenlander · 04 July 2017, 20:11

Well done Dennis, we look forward to hearing all in due course... in the meantime perhaps a celebration...

https://www.calaiswine.co.uk/media/c...cl-bottles.jpg

simonafloat · 04 July 2017, 20:29

Our 15 is 34kg I think. But as a long shaft it's a bit of a handful to carry. Going to use my carpentry skills and make some sort of trolley wheel arrangement that clamps onto the cavitation plate.

smallribber · 07 July 2017, 16:47

Well here is the Hens tooth I managed to track down. I had to drive a 600 mile round trip (Suffolk to Devon) and stay a night in Devon to collect it. I treat the trip as a bit of an adventure so don't include that in the cost.

The engine weighs in at 26kg is a short shaft and the custom trolley really helps. I got all you see in the pics for quite a good price in my view and the engine is immaculate under the hood.

I have been looking for something like this for months so when I saw it I had to move fast.

Going to test it on my 3.2 m sib tomorrow. Lets hope it performs

Dennis

Mickhitchuk · 07 July 2017, 17:11

Nice one, have one myself and I'm very happy with it, was that the one on eBay with the zodiac sib?

smallribber · 07 July 2017, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Mickhitchuk

Nice one, have one myself and I'm very happy with it, was that the one on eBay with the zodiac sib?

Yes that is the one. The seller was a very nice guy and split the engine etc from the boat

Dennis

Fenlander · 07 July 2017, 22:12

Well done Dennis. When we owned ours for 3.0-3.4m SIBs it was a great motor. I would very much like to be carrying something that light!

smallribber · 10 July 2017, 06:22

Tested the new Tohatsu 9.8 today on our tender and I am very pleased it gets up on the plane very well with both 1 and 2 on board. and in my view the engine is very quiet

Dennis

smallribber · 10 July 2017, 07:28

Bette pic taken from out fletcher 19

Fenlander · 10 July 2017, 08:20

Good result BP... they are an exceptional little engine and will always be in demand.

smallribber · 10 July 2017, 08:32

Thanks Now all I have to do is find a way to stop the oars popping out at speed lol. I will rig some sort of Bungee.

Hope you are enjoying your holiday it is lovely down there

Dennis

Fenlander · 10 July 2017, 08:56

Yes thanks... first 3 days weather have been excellent and it was good to finally get set up and on the water yesterday. Have to admit the traffic and parking difficulty takes some getting used to... we live in a quiet area and for decades have taken holidays in quieter areas of Scotland. I have already had hassle from an aggressive guy with a 17 plate Range Rover who shot from his lunch table to the parking area to claim I'd parked too close to his beloved wagon.

smallribber · 10 July 2017, 09:15

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Originally Posted by Fenlander

Yes thanks... first 3 days weather have been excellent and it was good to finally get set up and on the water yesterday. Have to admit the traffic and parking difficulty takes some getting used to... we live in a quiet area and for decades have taken holidays in quieter areas of Scotland. I have already had hassle from an aggressive guy with a 17 plate Range Rover who shot from his lunch table to the parking area to claim I'd parked too close to his beloved wagon.

I always laugh at people who buy cars that are so posh and expensive that they are sort of scared to use them. With my activities I prefer older cars that you don't need to worry about too much

Dennis