Just scored a sweet little 13 footer. Trolling motoring it now, but want to get a small outboard for her. What’s the largest hp I can swing on this little boat. Think its rated for 5hp. Can I go a little bigger?
Thanks
17’ McKee Craft
90 Yamaha
Beagle
“As an American I am not so shocked that Obama was given the Nobel Peace Prize without any accomplishments to his name, but that America gave him the White House based on the same credentials.”
The biggest issue is the amount of force that the higher HP engine will generate on the transom, however, I wouldn’t think that a 9.9 would have that much more force than a 5 HP.
Also, what is the max weight capacity? A heavier engine weighs more- in a boat that size, the boat with 1 or 2 grown men + battery, gas and gear is probably close to max weight. I looked at Mercury’s website- a 5 hp 4 stroke weighs 55 pounds; a 9.9 weighs 96 pounds. [:0]
Another consideration is insurance- you must have proper HP if you want coverage.
Hope that helps-
sandlapper1977
SL, thanks for the reply.
17’ McKee Craft
90 Yamaha
Beagle
“As an American I am not so shocked that Obama was given the Nobel Peace Prize without any accomplishments to his name, but that America gave him the White House based on the same credentials.”
Fact: a 9.9 has twice the power as a 5 HP and at least twice the amount of thrust. That’s a big difference when yor talking about a small boat. You may end up with a taco’d transom if you run it hard.
Iain Pelto
Edgewater 185CC “Jumpin’ Bean II”
Native Manta Ray 14
Talked to guy in Orangeburg and he said some guys put 15s on the back. Holy sh#t what a ride.
17’ McKee Craft
90 Yamaha
Beagle
Had a 15 on one and it would fly. 9.9 is probally perfect
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Originally posted by Redfish80Had a 15 on one and it would fly. 9.9 is probally perfect
On a 13? thanks
17’ McKee Craft
90 Yamaha
Beagle
Yep on a 13 the duck camo version