If you're gonna park your rig near the boat ramp, even just for a little while, you'll need a parking pass. They'll give you one at the campground office when you check in, if you ask, or you can get

John, Yes Orca is looking for a new home. And would be suitable for electric power. I have to agree that Scandal isn’t a good choice for electric use. As much as I like the thought of electric

I agree with you, Earl. Mostly. Dr. Petra is the kind of boat that can easily carry enough electric "fuel" to enjoy cruising, even using relatively inexpensive lead acid batteries. She was designed to

As to the expense of batteries; my Torqeedo Travel 1003 has a built-in battery. No added expense unless you want the larger capacity version. Thanks John for posting the Atkin drawing for scandal,

Yay Earl.

I’ve disliked gas power in my day though have since swung to “the dark side” and happily. When I launched Passage into the Columbia River at the freeway bridge in around 1980 I rowed the 4500#

Good motor, but I just can't seem to love gas power.. I don't know if it will stay past the twins getting a Pro rebuild, in the next couple months. I will remove them as soon as the weather gets

When I built Dr. Petra electric wasn’t the option chosen.....were I building her today electric would take priority. Yes, the initial cost is high, but the environmentally moral choice calls for it.

Edifying. Thank you. 6hp is a lot of power. I used a Honda LS on my MacGregor. Heavy. Great motor. Can I get Mercedes’ decals for my Honda minivan?

Scandal is intended to be a light, fast with low power, outboard utility boat. While I love electric power, I don't think Scandal is a good candidate for it, unless one is willing to pungle up the

It would have been a seismic shift felt 'round the World if Tohatsu stopped making outboards! <g> They did make a deal to sell _large_ outboards made by Honda with Tohatsu decals on them, giving their

Hi Dan - As you describe it, you have a correct collection of USB connectors and cables. The AIS apparently has the old big type B USB connector which is great. If you have 2 USB ports on your

Tohatsu is made by Honda and rebranded as Tohatsu. So it is a real contender. Not to mention the 6 has Forward neutral and reverse. You can also attach an external tank. Which for scandal would be

My two bits worth is I have had very good luck/success with Tohatsu and Honda. I have a 3.5 hp with neutral/forward to power my 13’ Livingston….someday when all the medical crap is a done deal.

Good points. It's always nice you have the youngsters among us remind us of the new realities!!! <G>

I’ve been looking at the Suzuki as an option. It’s on lower end of the price range. Right around $1,400. The Tohatsu is also another contender. Case -- Dirt

Electric would be great, but not in my budget right now. The 3hp Torqeedo is currently $4,298, the 3hp is $2,948. Then I’d need to add several hundred or more for batteries. Which I’d need to

The Suzuki 3 to 6 hp works well, when I do my part, and the power head is easier to mount than the two stroker, it's more rounded and needs a smaller powerhead opening than a 2 stroke by a bit. The 4

Let’s not skip over the gas vs. electric thing. You can get 4-6 hp in electric. My old Torqeedo 1003 can almost do what a 4 hp can, has reverse, light when broken down, requires no maintenance, no

Now we know where our BS campfire will be, right? You bringing Fish Taco or the new one you just bought which needs water trials? Mark