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It depends on how heavy the boat is and what performance you want from it. A 5hp outboard will happily push a 17ft fibreglass boat with a couple of adults aboard up to 4 or 5 mph in still water. but, acceleration will be slow and you will not make headway against any sort of current. Bear in mind also that these small engines need to be revved very high to keep the boat moving and so are not the best thing for river touring. I found that my, (rather heavy), 17ft dayboat performed fairly well in slow moving rivers using a 9.9hp outboard but needed a 25hp engine in order to make reasonable headway in tidal coastal waters and not feel vulnerable to the changing currents. If the transom will take the load I would go for something around 40hp to give good all-round performance.
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What year is a johson outboard motor with serial number G3125944?
i have a 21ft sunbrid walk around boat with a 175 outboard motor i would like to know what size propeller should i use
How big of an electric outboard motor is required for a 10 foot fishing boat?
The right size for an electric outboard motor for a 10 foot fishing boat seems to be 4 - 5 - 6 hp, 8 - 9.9 hp or 15 - 20hp. It simply depends on what kind of fishing boat it is.
What size outboard motor should a 17 ft fiberglass boat weighing 800 pounds have?
it should probs have a motor beetween 70 and 115hp check the hp rating on your boat on the capacity plate
What size outboard motor should be used on a 1984 stratos bass boat 15' model 345?
For a 1984 Stratos bass boat model 345, a suitable outboard motor would typically range from 25 to 40 horsepower. It's important to check the boat's capacity plate, if available, for specific recommendations. Additionally, consider the boat's weight, intended use, and local regulations when selecting the motor size to ensure optimal performance and safety on the water.
What size of Cranking Marine Battery do you need for your 150 HP outboard motor?
100 aph
What size outboard for 10 foot John Boat?
not sure how wide your Jon boat is but I would go with a 3.5HP or 5HP outboard no bigger
What size outboard motor is needed for a 17 ft Cajun bass boat?
I saw one today with a 115 and some on line with more than that.
What size of outboard motor does a 12 ft Jon boat need?
Depends on the boats capacity ratings plus your weight and gear. I fish a small river with a Mercury 2.5hp. Gets me where I want to go without paddling.
How fast will a 5 hp outboard motor go?
It depends on the size craft it is pushing. A 5hp outboard should run fast enough to plane out say a 10 to 12ft. aluminum boat with one man aboard.
What size prop comes on a 125Hp Force outboard?
The propeller size on an outboard engine, is dependant on the application. The size of the boat, and more particularly the weight it will carry, determines the propeller size.
What size outboard trolling motor for your 18ft boat?
You will need the weight of your boat in lbs, the weight of the people & kit it is expevted to carry and then divide by 70. This will give you the thrust in lbs. For example a total weight of 2500lbs divided by 70 = 35.71, round this up to the nearest whole number is 36. Therefore a trolloing motor of 36lbs thrust is required. Bryan1324
What size of outboard motor for a 19 ft dusky?
175/150
