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!

Is Lehr still in business?

The Lehr website is still online but their company store is not.

What is the biggest propane outboard motor?

Lehr 25 Propane
New Lehr engine is the largest propane model yet. Lehr, builder of propane-powered outboards, has added a 25 hp engine to its lineup of smaller 9.9 and 15 hp models.

Are Lehr outboards 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.

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 composite propane cylinders Safe?

Made of a mixture of fibers and plastic resin instead of metal, composite cylinders are safer and lighter than steel or aluminum cylinders. Composite tanks are also tested for fire resistance when punctured with bullets. When working with propane, safety is important, no matter the application.

Are Tohatsu outboards reliable?

Tohatsu, Japan’s oldest outboard manufacturer, has been producing high quality, durable outboard motors since 1956. The ocean-tested engineering that enables Tohatsu engines to work under intense demand and harsh conditions makes Tohatsu one of the toughest, most reliable engines on the market.

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.

Is there a diesel outboard engine?

Enter the Oxe Diesel 150 outboard motor, one of the few readily available diesel motors for boats, according to Boating Magazine. Much like a diesel-powered car, adding a diesel engine to your boat increases its fuel efficiency.

How long do composite propane tanks last?

The life expectancy of a propane tank varies based on the size and use of the tank and how well it has been cared for. On average, a high quality, properly maintained galvanized propane tank should last 30 years or more; some aluminum and composite cylinders can last even longer.

Do composite propane tanks expire?

In the United States and Canada, our cylinders have a 15-year service life (15 years from the date of manufacture). We are the only composite LPG cylinder that can be requalified by visual inspection (a pressure test is not required). Requalification must be done by an authorized facility once every five years.

Who makes the most reliable outboard motors?

Best Outboard Engines

• Suzuki DF25. Above: Hour upon hour of testing has proven the reliability and easy starting of the DF25.
• Yamaha F25. You’ve gotta love where an engine like the Yamaha F25 can take you.
• Mercury 75/90/115.
• Torqeedo Deep Blue.
• Suzuki DF90.
• Yamaha V-Max SHO 115.
• Evinrude ETEC G2.
• Yamaha F250.

Is the Lehr propane outboard motor reliable?

I purchased a Lehr outboard motor for my tender. I really wanted to love it, being an American company, eco-friendly and all. However, the ONLY thing that really matters about a motor when you are out at sea is that it is reliable. The Lehr is not. When warm, the engine will not idle or operate at low speed.

What kind of engine does a lehr outboard engine have?

Tom Lochhaas is an experienced sailor who has developed several boating safety books with the American Red Cross and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. In 2012 the Lehr corporation released two models of a propane-powered outboard engine: 5 and 2.5-horsepower motors.

Where can I get a lehr propane engine repaired?

The first engine I got leak propane and unusable. Have to ship back and get another engine. Use it once in the past two months. The engine won’t start again. Call Warranty service multiple time to try to get the engine repaired. But LEHR couldn’t find any authorized dealer to fix my engine in Boston, MA area.

How much fuel does a lehr propane skiff use?

The Lehr 5 HP easily pushed it along at 5 knots at a fuel-efficient half-throttle or less. This outboard can be expected to power any craft as well as any 5 HP gasoline outboard. Others have reported that the engine can power a 12-foot aluminum skiff at about the same speed, with a half-throttle fuel consumption as high as 24 mpg.