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Briggs & Stratton 5 H.P. outboard
wrote:
As far as loudness, it can't be avoided in this design.
I have not seen an ad for this motor. I was referring strictly to
the video that someone in this newsgroup made and it sounded pretty
damn quiet. Not the lawnmower sound I was expecting.
??? An Electric trolling motor IS an outboard.
Actually, no, I don't believe it is considered that. Yes, it is a
motor, and yes, it is outboard, but I believe the folks producing
electric outboards would take exception to that. :^) When you used
the term electric outboard instead of trolling motor, I looked and was
surprised at the companies that make electric outboards. Looks like
the cheapest 'electric outboard' might be the Minn Kota. It's a 2 hp
electric outboard and they're not calling it a trolling motor. On the
internet,it sells for $2500. Yikes! And, it's 48 volt. This is why I
was questioning this. A trolling motor I can understand, but did not
think one of these 'electric outboards' would be what he had in mind.
I've not seen any complaints on the Briggs motor, admittedly though,
it is fairly new to the market. But for the original poster who is
going to use it in lakes and with the size of his boat, it seems like
it might just be a good matchup.
I admit, I have no use for a motor this small, but if I did I would
seriously consider it. I appreciate the price point that Briggs has
come up with for this motor. Personally I think it's freaking
ridiculous the current prices for outboards...at any horsepower.
Perhaps if Briggs is successful, other manufacturers will have to
reconsier.
-Jim
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