New SIB owners, need pointers and help with choosing an engine and

[willk]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

Willk is a bit wicked and I suspect he was happy with both interpretations!

I'm a kinda Schrodinger's Mod...

[Katie.harker]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

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Seagulls are an ancient design and the model you have bought is designed to push a heavy old boat very slowly. They are the least suited outboard to something light like a SIB. They take a fuel mixture that is heavy on oil and so smoke loads.... they are very noisy too.

Aww, shiiiit.
Well, I did say we are on the heavy side!
Shame, I didn't want to have to buy another one relatively soon.
Will it get us up to the river speed limit at all?

[thestig1973]

Originally Posted by Katie.harker

Aww, shiiiit.

Well, I did say we are on the heavy side!

Shame, I didn't want to have to buy another one relatively soon.

Will it get us up to the river speed limit at all?

River speed limit is 6mph, your boat won't plane with that motor but i guess it'll do 4- 6 mph

On a river speed isn't important, just enjoy the scenery/new hobby and WHEN you want a bigger outboard you have one to sell towards the upgrade cost

I doubt anyone ever buys the ideal combination first time

[Katie.harker]

Thanks, guys, I have posted in the engine section for specific advice for this engine.

[Cliff B]

Hi welcome to the water world. Don't forget to post some pictures when you're out.

[spainman]

wrong thread

[rossymtb]

Yeesh this forum moves fast at times.

I live very close to mes marine. Buy plenty from him I do haha but he isn't the cheapest.

I've had a Europa sport a380 and a 25hp
Now got something a little smaller a 3.3m with a 4t 9.8 parsun.

Let me know when you want a different outboard I have a good source for good priced used engines around here.

And if you'd like to meet up sometime for a sib convoy let me know.