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Paul

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I have a Honda 2HP long shaft. I would recommend the long shaft. I sail on an inland lake, so 2HP is very adequate to move the boat. It's a 4-cycle, so it's cleaner and more efficient than a 2-cycle, and it's light, only 28 or 30 pounds. It has an integral fuel tank - holds around a quart.

 

The only drawback is that it does not have neutral or reverse. Instead, you must swivel 180 degrees for reverse, and for neutral, it has a centrifugal clutch, which disengages at low rpms. It takes a little getting use to, but it's not a big deal.

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I agree with Robert--I have a Honda 2HP that I use in a coastal area. Usually sailing is not a problem, but I have found that when I need a motor, the Honda works fine. My motor is a long shaft on an adjustable motor mount (Garelick?). I would think that the short shaft may work OK, but the long shaft definitely goes deep enough to prevent cavitation and easily propels the boat.

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