i thought that I was replying to my original post but I must of hit the new topic button. Need to wear glasses when posting! Sorry for starting a second thread.
Barry, thanks for your reply. I've read a bit at tugnuts and I have not seen this mentioned, so it must not be an issue for most people. I will have to investigate to see if it is an issue for me. I feel safer, for many reasons, owning gasoline outboards, but admit that The R-21 looks like economical and enjoyable time on the water, most appealing.