[cristamd]

Hmm...given that the 2hp Yamaha was able to push a C22 (do you mean Catalina 22 here?) at 4.5 knots, I probably could get away with a 2 or 2.5 HP on my boat. Clockwork weighs a lot less than a C22 and has a shorter water line, so I'd imagine the 2HP there would work ever better than on the C22. Would we be at a large disadvantage motoring into wind and chop with a 2HP instead of a 3.5HP?

With the built in fuel tank, is there an easy way to stop the flow of gas to the engine to let it sputter out? Everyone I know with an outboard does that to clear it out at the end of the day -- is that a good idea, or should I just treat the jerry can with fuel stabilizer and leave the motor full until winter storage?

All this brings up one more question -- can I leave the motor on the boat for trailering it (we are trailer sailors at the moment, looking into a slip next year but it will depend on finances), or should I take it off? We're usually driving about 30-40 minutes on either the interstate highway or on country backroad highways to get to the lakes.

I'll rig something with a pump and cap replacement/rubber stopper for on-the-water refueling if we need it.