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vagabond II
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Initially Posted - 04/15/2007 :  16:29:52  Show Profile
I currently have a Johnson 9.9 extra long shaft mounted on a omc pneumatic bracket attached to a Std.rig 1981 fixed keel Catalina 25
I'm considering purchasing a 9.8 25inch shaft electric start Nissan
I thought perhaps someone may have went through the same process and I was wondering if they found it necessary to make changes to the mounting bracket.
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Response Posted - 04/15/2007 :  16:49:05  Show Profile
The weight should be your only issue--it's going to be something over 90 lbs. (I've never seen exact specs for the 25" electric, but the 20" electric is said to weigh around 90 lbs.) How does that compare to your Johnson, and how does the pneumatic lift work with the weight you have?
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vagabond II
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Response Posted - 04/15/2007 :  17:01:38  Show Profile
The Johnsong Electric weighs 78 lbs. and the pneumatic bracket was working OK last season; currently the boat is in the cradle
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Response Posted - 04/15/2007 :  20:29:50  Show Profile
Hi Ben, what is the reason for the change? I liked my Johnson. Cheers.
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vagabond II
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Response Posted - 04/15/2007 :  22:34:04  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by djn</i>
<br />Hi Ben, what is the reason for the change? I liked my Johnson. Cheers.
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Actually my engine still has good compression 123lbs both cylinders but; I thought I would rather have an engine where you don't have to mix the oil and gas also it's starting get a little long in the tooth; its a 1992 model.
Rather than wait for trouble to start I thought I would look into the possibilities getting a new one. Also, Online Out board's prices seem to be very competitive with what I would have to pay locally here in N.J
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Response Posted - 04/15/2007 :  23:18:50  Show Profile
Chuck that 2 stroke and welcome to paradise. My 94 sailmaster needed small part after part till it lost power and the Admiral suggested a new one. The Nissan has been a holy grail of an engine. I value its quietness above all other atributes. It is also nearly twice as fuel efficient at half throttle. I have 100 hours on mine and absolutley zero problems.

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vagabond II
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Response Posted - 04/16/2007 :  14:39:03  Show Profile
For anyone interested. I checked with Outboard.Com by e-mail
and they told me the Nissan 9.8 hp 25 inch extra long shaft weighs in at 92.4 lbs. Also, can anyone tell me where I can find the Association number that is required to otain the discount when you place the order with Outboard.com
Ben Brooks
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vagabond II
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Response Posted - 04/16/2007 :  15:12:18  Show Profile
Gentlemen,
I discovered where to get the Outboard Online Association
discount number on my own.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/17/2007 :  09:32:57  Show Profile
If the Tohatsu is available for a little less (as it usually is), it's <i>exactly</i> the same engine. Nissan just puts their name on it and marks it up a little. (You can compare them on their respective websites.)
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Cate
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Response Posted - 04/18/2007 :  06:30:05  Show Profile
Last year we purchased the Tohatsu 9.8 LS electric start from Online Outboards. We joined this association and got the discount number after we joined. (An excellent organization to support.) After we received the motor we had some problems with leaking oil and it turned out a gasket had been crimped. Online outboards and Tohatsu were both very helpful in getting it repaired under warranty. After the fix it has been problem free and runs beautfully. We had the original 2-spring bracket that came with the boat and were able to lift the motor with a fair amount of effort, however this year we had the CD Garhauer 3-spring bracket installed and it is WONDERFUL!! Perfectly balanced for the Tohatsu. I would highly recommend getting the 3-spring bracket if you can afford it.
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Dustysailz
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Response Posted - 04/18/2007 :  20:55:27  Show Profile  Visit Dustysailz's Homepage
Finally a topic I know something about! Last year I repowered "Ode To Joy" with a new Nissan 9.8 XLS with electric start. I used the exisiting 4 spring outboard bracket with no problems. As for the motor itself; as it is still being broken in, it has not yet had the throttle full open, but at 1/3 the boat moves through the water better than the old 8hp moved her. It is quieter and appears to be more economical. I also purchased it at Online Outboards. I don't think you'll go wrong with that choice.
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