So, you have purchased an inflatable boat and are thinking about choosing a motor. How to determine which outboard motor you need? The following recommendations will help you make the right choice.
Instructions
Step 1
Since weight plays an important role when choosing an engine for an inflatable boat, it makes sense to take a closer look at 2-stroke motors - they are slightly lighter than 4-stroke ones. In addition, if an engine breakdown suddenly occurs, it can be returned to local craftsmen for repair, and not taken to a specialized workshop. Another advantage of 2-stroke outboard motors is their ease of transportation.
Step 2
The choice of the power of the outboard motor is a very important task, since the efficiency and safety of operation depend on its correct decision. When choosing the engine power for an inflatable boat, its length should be taken into account. For example, a motor with a capacity of 15 l / s is suitable for boats with a length of 3, 4-3, 6 m, 18 l / s - for boats with a length of 3, 5-3, 8 m. Accordingly, if the boat is shorter than 3.4 m, then the motor is it is better to choose it weaker than 15 l / s.
Step 3
You can independently calculate the motor power for the boat. 1 l / s can pull 30 kg for planing. This means that one should estimate the sum of the mass of the boat, luggage, passengers, and then divide the total by 30. As a result, the engine power required to enter the speedboat is obtained.
Step 4
When choosing the engine power, you should decide how many people will be in this boat. If you fish alone, a low-power motor may be enough, but if a friend went fishing with you with you, then this motor will no longer be able to bring the boat to planing. Another important reason to consider the number of people is the weight of the outboard motor. The more powerful it is, the heavier it is. Accordingly, it will be problematic to carry it to one of the cars to the boat and back, as well as to independently install a heavy motor on the transom.
Step 5
You should not take the maximum power for the boat, which is indicated by the manufacturer: often manufacturers overestimate this figure, therefore it is dangerous to operate an inflatable boat with such an outboard motor. In addition, when operating an engine that is too powerful, there is a risk of damage to the transom, due to which the boat will have to be repaired.
Step 6
When choosing a manufacturer of motors for a boat, it should be borne in mind that imported ones in all respects are significantly superior to domestic ones. All imported motors are about the same good, so do not think too much about choosing a brand. Although American and Japanese engines are slightly better than European ones in their characteristics, this is not a fundamental difference.
