Backup engine if main engine fail.

[tigerhack]

What would be a good recommended backup engine , i have heard of the electric proped system are they any good? or just get a small engine and have it bracket on to the stern.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Backup engine if main engine fail.

it really depending on the size of the boat, and where you are boating. what size is the regal.

 

[tigerhack]

Re: Backup engine if main engine fail.

it really depending on the size of the boat, and where you are boating. what size is the regal.

25 foot ,and i am boating in sea water .

 

[Kenny1970]

Re: Backup engine if main engine fail.

25 foot ,and i am boating in sea water .

I would use a gas engine before a electric any day.I think 6 gal. of fuel will get you much farther than a hot battery

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Backup engine if main engine fail.

ideally, i would use atleast a 15hp with separate fuel source. a lot of problems are contaminated fuel, so if they use the same source, neither will run. proper maintanance on the main engine goes a long way. also Seatow.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Backup engine if main engine fail.

Without doubt a gas motor and seperate fuel source would be your best bet. You cann also troll with it if necessary.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Backup engine if main engine fail.

i saw the pictures of your boat, you need to get marine grade equipment of that engine. or you need to get a 50hp kicker.

http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh171/tigerhack/

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Backup engine if main engine fail.

best thing is to simply make sure the main motor gets prioper service and PREVENTATIVE maint.
corrective maint means your behind the curve.
99% of the repairs I do are simply created by lack of maint.
if you wait till its broke to fix it you waited way to long.
its a good thing I guess, keeps my cats fed and my horse in hay.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Backup engine if main engine fail.

Seatow or Boat US tow coverage. Best of all there is no maintenance and it doesn't breaks down.