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dave andersen
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Initially Posted - 12/07/2001 :  21:25:26  Show Profile
I posted earlier about the advisability of a 4 stroke 6hp
on a Cat 25: I was worried about the extreme weight of the
merc 9.9 (118lbs) I settled on the Yamaha 8 ( 81 lbs.)
What I really liked was the shifting lever way up on the
very long tiller --
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Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/07/2001 :  23:18:02  Show Profile
Are you sure about that weight? The Yamaha 8 (high thrust) I investigated was listed at 102# (without the power tilt). I looked really hard at that engine and the Honda 8 (108#), and decided on the Honda for the longer shaft, stronger alternator, and pu
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dave andersen
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Response Posted - 12/08/2001 :  16:50:16  Show Profile
Thanks, Dave B.-- I'm talking about the standard
longshaft 8hp yamaha. weighs in a 83 lbs. It is
a string starter.
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 12/08/2001 :  19:27:08  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
If you want a flush fitting on the power head of your Honda take a look at the tech tips for C-25. Go to the bottom (Wind Lass) and look at the flush attachment I put on my Honda 8.
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