* Outboard Motors *

* Mummichog & Chog - Plywood Skiffs - by Jerry Mathieu *

* Outboard Motors *

The most important part on your skiff is the outboard motor.

Buy the best one that you can afford !

One of the most common misconceptions about outboards, is that a 4 stroke may be too heavy for your skiff. I think that this myth may have been created by manufacturers that don't have any good 4 stroke motors to sell. Below I have a list of many 2 and 4 stroke outboard motor weights. Check and compare the weights before you buy. A heavier 4 stroke is still much better than a 2 stroke, anyday. Chog and mummichog skiffs have been used with 4 stroke motors with much success.----- The best advise that I can give, is to do some research, and use a brand that can be serviced locally.

When powering your new skiff, buy the best that you can afford. The engine selection can make or break your new boat. I would never recommend that you build a boat, for a motor that you have. It should be the other way around. jm

Here's a list of outboard motor weights.

Evinrude 2 stk E - Tec

E Tec 2 stk 40 hp 240 lbs

E Tec " 50 hp 240 lbs

E Tec " 60 hp 240 lbs

Yamaha 4stroke 40 hp 183 lbs

Yamaha 4 stroke 50 hp 237 lbs.

yamaha 4 stroke 60 hp 237 lbs.

Suzuki 4 stroke 40 hp 243 lbs.

Suzuki 4 stroke 50 hp 243 lbs.

Mercury 4 stk 40 hp 247 lbs

Mercury 4 stk 50 hp 247 lbs

Mercury 4 stk 60 hp 247 lbs

Honda 40 hp 205 - 215 lbs

honda 50 hp 205 - 215 lbs

More specs will be added as I find them.

Mummichog & Chog skiffs

C16-2010

C-16 clam skiff

A new utility version of the C-16

Built of merranti marine ply

mahogany and white oak

W/Bow and stern bits

C 16 under construction 2010

Available spring 2010

Free Plans

Plans for the M-12 are

available (free) to - School shop programs , Boy scouts and other non profit groups. - Send request on school or other letter head; only regular mail will be given consideration.

Send request to

Jerry Mathieu

box3023

Westport, MA. 02790