We came across Harold's posts regarding outboard motors on the Sailnet Dolphin Forum archives from 2006. Someday, we will get to Harold directly and find out more about Sailing Solace.

Here is what Harold had to say about his 9.9hp Johnson:

Hi all
I have a Pacific Dolphin, hull # 280. Like Ken, I have a large outboard in the motor well, Johnson 9.9 two stroke with a long shaft. I find it very easy to enter/exit the slip without turning the motor. I run the motor with the cover open and push the outboard control arm down to close the cover. Noisy, but this works well. Yes, 9.9 is a lot of power for the Dolphin, but I do not 'power boat'. Understanding how the boat maneuvers will allow for easy handling at slow speeds. Working on trying to sail back into the slip with out the motor, not quite there yet.

Harold Shomaker