Posted by Page on January 21, 2003 at 06:54:50:
In Reply to: Squirt - electric start OK? posted by David Williams on January 15, 2003 at 17:07:19:
Appratently your weed is OK! I went and checked the Nissan Marine site. They sell a 15 hp 4-stroke outboard, complete with remote control, electric start, and 12V charging system for (gasp!) $2800 MSRP. So I assume other manufacturers offer this as well. So if you've got the money and the inclination, I say go for it!
: I'm building a Squirt and am far enough along to think about the motor. I know something about sail, but nothing about outboards. It seems to me the boat will be the most fun as a miniature "gentleman's cruiser" with electric start via an ingition switch, key and all, remote steering, remote controls, fuel guage, speedo, maybe battery guage and tach. Do I assume correctly I need, say, a 15HP electric start engine, Teleflex steering and controls? Will an engine come ready for remote cable hookup or will I probably need to remove the tiller arm, add some connecting kit stuff, etc.? Or am I smoking the wrong weed?
: -David