Are Lehr outboards any good?

They offer a number of advantages over standard gasoline-powered outboards while being priced about the same. While these outboards are new products, Lehr has been building award-winning propane-powered engines for some time and has gained a reputation for quality products that are also good for the environment.

Where are Lehr outboards made?

China
Lehr says its engines are about 85% similar to other four-stroke outboards on the market, except for the fuel system. The engines are designed in Los Angeles and made in China.

What is the biggest propane outboard motor?

This 2-cylinder, 498cc SOHC 4-Stroke outboard is LEHR’s most powerful engine to date and the largest factory propane outboard available. Its launch introduces a new class of boats — and boaters — to the many advantages of propane power.

What size outboard for 10 foot boat?

However, the specific make and model you buy can also depend on the size of yacht you have and your means of stowing it onboard. A 10ft inflatable can usually support a 6-8hp outboard, whereas a similarly sized RIB can take a 10-15hp model, thereby enabling you to plane with a couple of adults on board.

Are Propane Outboard Motors reliable?

“In short, it’s a very eco-friendly, easy-to-use, reliable and intuitive outboard.” Starting is made easy with the manual choke, which enriches the fuel-to-air ratio for fast and reliable starts, particularly when the engine is cold.

Are propane outboards quieter?

The electric outboard motor is way quieter than 4-stroke and 2-stroke gas outboard motors. The propane outboard motor is louder but not equivalent to a gas outboard motor.

Are propane outboards any good?

Propane outboards burn fuel 50 times – yes, you read that right, 50 times! – cleaner than even eco-friendly gasoline-powered outboards. They release very little in the way of greenhouse gases or toxic fumes. In fact, some propane-powered outboards have zero emissions!

Are propane outboard motors any good?

How do you winterize a propane outboard motor?

You can either drain the gas tank and carburetor into a gasoline-safe container and use the fuel for another purpose (to run your chainsaw, for example), or you can fill the rest of your tank with a storage additive that contains an anti-ethanol stabilizer.

What size outboard do I need for a 15 foot boat?

Tips for selecting the right size hp for portable outboard motor for your boat.

Motor HP	Boat length (feet)	Boat length (metres)
5hp – 15hp	8′ – 14′	up to 4.2m
9hp – 20hp	11′ – 16′	up to 4.5m
20hp – 40hp	13′ – 18′	up to 5.0m
40hp – 75hp	14′ – 20′	up to 5.5m