for swimming, how big of an outboard is required? 8x8 argo
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for swimming, how big of an outboard is required? 8x8 argo
when i drive my argo into the marsh for goose hunting, the runamucks are OK for travelling in the water. the tires are reversed (as recommended by argo) so thats correct, and the argo is maneuverable, but I'm thinking of getting a small outboard. Tomorrow I'm looking at a 4.5HP merc longshaft 2 stroke. Would that be adequate? what is recommended? The marsh is only about a quarter of a mile large and 3 or 4 feet deep at most.
I looked at the longshaft 4.5HP merc today and it looks good but I don't want it to be TOO deep in the water... it is exactly 2 feet from the top of the mounting saddle to the horizontal flat blades (that the water level must be up to).
Prior to buying the 9.9 i tried a short shaft for a day or so. The result was that there is not enough depth for the prop and with the tires and body contour, cavitation of the prop will not allow you to sustain any type of speed or thrust. You have to sneak up on the trottle. Long shaft is the way to go in my opinion. If you know somone with a short shaft which is pretty common try it out on your machine and this may help you to decide.
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