Looking to repower a 14’6" Duracraft that has a large deck added and will be using the same troller I have on another boat(24 volt). With the deck and 2 batteries +/- another person, would the weight difference between a 20 hp vs 25hp 4 stroke be worth the extra 5 hp? Leaning towards the 20hp, but wanted other opinions.
Thanks
“Living’s mostly wasting time and I’ll waste my share of mine”
This is their official comparison on their website. Im pretty partial to Yamaha. I have a 25 on my 16 ft War Eagle, and with three people, a blind, and all our duck hunting gear it still runs fairly well. It wont outrun anyone, but it still does the job. hope this helps!
If you most always just have 2 people in boat a 20 will work fine but, if you carry a heavy load or 3 people (or two plus kids) often you will not be totally happy with it. It may struggle planning out.
A 25 would not. Been there done that!!
If you most always just have 2 people in boat a 20 will work fine but, if you carry a heavy load or 3 people (or two plus kids) often you will not be totally happy with it. It may struggle planning out.
A 25 would not. Been there done that!!
J Ford
75-85% of time by myself for a quickie after work. Just worried about batteries and deck up front. Running a very unreliable 1970 Johnson 20hp that pushes it 22-23 mph. Wish there wasn't a big jump on weight b/w 20 and 25's
“Living’s mostly wasting time and I’ll waste my share of mine”
if the current 20hp does what you want it to, then a new 20 should work just fine
the old motor horsepower was rated at the engine, then new is rated at the prop