At long last my 1996 Maxum 19' bowrider with the 4.3 Mercruiser engine is going like a train! Total joy! Before long it is time to venture out to sea, but the strong tides of the Bristol Channel mean engine failure would be potentially serious. I would like to fit a small auxiliary outboard. Does anyone have experience of fitting this to the stern swim platform? What size engine would be adequate to keep the boat running against a tide? My own thoughts are that a small light engine would be fine if left in place (tilted) all the time, and not requiring a separate fuel tank. Something like a 2 - 4hp two stroke mounted on a wood reinforced engine mount, with just the simple engine tiller and controls, seems the best. I am not sure how to fix the mount bracket yet. Opinions and experience of members who have tried this would be much appreciated.
Thank you
Eddio
Thank you
Eddio