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  • 20 Feb 2013 16:01
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    I think it might have been a Johnson... Do use the engine well: works a treat. INboard outboards are a great idea. (No reply from my daughter yet - too busy running her ski school.)
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  • 20 Feb 2013 06:40
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    thank you very much, indeed.
    i'd like to use the engine compartment and make sure the engine isn't to big for it…
    originally it seemed to be built for a johnson…
    and yes, i think 5-6 hp should be the least…
    Last modified: 20 Feb 2013 06:42 | Deleted user
  • 19 Feb 2013 23:27
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    Hi Georg

    That was er 32 years ago, Peter, and I really can't remember what we had! I think it was a 5 hp. I know it started on petrol and then ran superbly on paraffin. At the moment we have a 1988 Tohatsu 3.5 two stroke on our tender and that still runs well, serviced regularly as Peter says. I hear that the innards of all such small engines have more or less identical innards.

    Might be worth looking at the Kingfisher Yacht Owners' Association site and even asking them - they're very active, and helpful.

    I'll ask my daughter what she uses - she's an outboard on their Kingfisher 20 in the French Alps. I'll get back to you.
    Last modified: 19 Feb 2013 23:31 | Deleted user
  • 19 Feb 2013 09:56
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    Hi Georg,

    In terms of brand I would go with a Honda.  I have had 3 Honda outboards and never had a problem.  They are not the cheapest by any means but they have excellent parts availability and seem to be bulletproof, providing of course you service them regularly.  However I am sure there are others who will have had different experiences.

    For the Kingfisher 20 I would have thought 5-8hp would be more than adequate, but perhaps Brian will comment having been a Kingfisher owner himself.

    Cheers

    Peter
  • 19 Feb 2013 09:16
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    which outboard motor would you recommend for a kingfisher 20+ jr?
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