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.
Is Lehr outboard still in business?
Lehr was bought by another company who is not currently making outboards and not supporting the old ones. West Marine has dropped them as a vendor but may be able to help you if you call them.
Are propane outboard motors 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!
Who makes propane outboard motors?
Engine Details Mercury’s all-new 5hp FourStroke Propane outboard provides more convenience and less hassle. With a large 123cc displacement, it offers best-in-class power by delivering a true 5 horsepower.
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.
Can a 2 cycle engine run on propane?
The two stroke engine usually has a low compression rate – usually around 7 or 8 compression, so it runs just fine on lower octane fuel. There is no need to use high octane, but it is possible.
Are propane outboards quiet?
It is quiet because there is no gearbox, and there are very few moving parts, which will cut down friction noise among them. 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 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.
What is the largest propane outboard?
Powerful. 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.
How does propane outboard work?
Fed through pressurized lines (3), the propane reaches the carburetor (4) as a vapor, making the Lehr less prone to flooding and fouling. The octane rating of propane is about 110, which provides for a high compression ratio (about 15.5:1, compared with about 14.7:1 in a gasoline outboard).
How do you winterize a propane outboard motor?
There are two ways to address this issue. 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.