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Some Ross 930's use 8hp OK. I have used a 30 yo 8hp 2 stoke on mine and while my usual 9.9hp yammy 4 stroke high thrust would cream the 8hp, the little one did OK especially as it's about 2 tonnes lighter or so it sometimes seems.
So based on that I'd think if I were you I'd be looking at a 6hp Yammy 4 stroke, they are smaller in size and lighter than Hondas, but fit it with a High Trust prop.
Smaller lighter easier fit yet with some good punch due to the prop. You won't win the World Offshore Speedboat racing but I'm reasonably confident you'll do OK even in crap weather.
The Noelex are a easy driven hull so throwing lost of Hp at them came often add bugger all. Do you know of anyone with a 6hp you could borrow for an hour? Doesn't mater what sort as it will give a good indication of whether you're in a good area.
Good comments from Greg, especially with his similar experiance. We do differ in strokes though, I prefer the cleaner quieter less fuel consuming 4 strokes myself, but he is right in saying a 2 stroke will be lighter.
As a FYI there was a big chat on asian made 'no name' outboards here a wee while back and the consensus was don't go there, buying a known name is still the smarter option. But the chat also suggested the no names were worth watching as they got their excrement together.
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Wow, that's cool, were you going downwind? Was the centreboard up when you were airborne?
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I had an old Johnson 7.5 2 stroke in our N22, more than adequate in anything we encountered. The 22 has minimal windage and with the well the prop doesn't lift out. Have motored across Whangarei harbour into 40 knots with no problems. Witnesses told me that we got completely airborne the same day, under kite as we entered Parua Bay, close to the nook.
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Hey thanks, that's really helpful to know that the 6hp will do the trick!!!
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Four stroke engines tend to have bulkier powerheads than the equivalent HP 2 stroke so you could end up with a similar situation. Years ago I had a Sigrid 21, which is very similar to a Noelex 22 ( narrow for length, - easily driven) I had a Yamaha 6 hp 2stroke as an auxilliary on that and it was fine, pushing into 20 knots or so and a bit of chop no trouble. If you want an 8hp check out the yammie 2 stroke - it has a low profile motor/cowling and might fit your well ok.
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.nz/products/marine-outboard/2-stroke-portable/11-8c
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Hey thanks so much for the offer. The problem with a long shaft in a Noelex is it wouldn't be able to swing up/retract without hitting the stern. Thanks for the info though and I have a back issue too so definitely wanting something lighter than the Mercury 9.9 that my brother put on the boat! Currently got an offer to swap it for a newer Yamaha 6hp short shaft so will see if that pans out. Thanks to all the others who posted too- really helpful info
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What difference is it how long the outboard leg is?
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Hi folks, new here, just moved to Whangarei from ChCh. Bought my Dad's old Noelex 22 off my brother in Auck whose owned it the past six years. When he went to replace the Honda outboard 9hp the new model wouldn't fit, so he sent it back and went to Mercury who installed a 9.9. Trouble is it's very tight and the shaft touches the hull, makes it vibrate, and the locking mechanism gets stuck....to undo it puts fingers in danger when you have limited access in the motor well. Its so big ypu cant even get your hands round the back of it when its down. So it seems the new models of the 8+ HP motors have much larger engine cases which is a problem for Noelex 22s. So, I went to google the Noelex 22 specs and saw that in the 1970s they originally recommended 6hp plus. So I am thinking of a Yamaha 6hp four stroke. Just wondering, if 6hp enough to get you home in a big wind and any thoughts or experience you folks can offer? I figure a smaller motor that is workable and functional is better than a more powerful one that gets stuck in the wrong position and jams your fingers etc....
Noelex 22 outboard motors
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Hey thanks, that's good info. The Ross is a big boat so if 8hp is OK for that then I agree, the 6hp should be fine for the Noelex. I like the four strokes as being able to have a conversation over the noise of the motor is a nice idea.