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Author:
kennethshaw
Date:
Apr 06, 2013
Subject:
motor size on 14 ft aluminum
Message:
so I have a general question I need to ask you guys. I have a 14 foot lund WC 14 and a 25 horsepower motor. The boat is rated for 25 horsepower but I'm just worried that it might be too heavy of a motor for the boat. I found a 15 horsepower Evinrude locally that may be a better fit but I'm just wondering if thats too small of a motor or I'll be fine with a 25 horsepower motor that the end of the recommended motor size. I'd love to hear you guys have to say. Thanks a lot. [/i]
Author:
ripline
Date:
Apr 06, 2013
Message:
If anything, manufacturers underrate the max motor size of their boats for liability reasons so the 25 is probably fine. As long as they are both 2 strokes the weight difference should not be that great, 30-40 lbs maybe? Check the NADA Guides to find the exact weights if you'd like. [url]http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/Outboard-Motors[/url] Lund's are built like tanks and it's nice to have the power when/if you need it. The 15 will get you there, he 25 will do it easier. If I were fishing a river like the CT, I would opt for the 25. Good luck
Author:
kennethshaw
Date:
Apr 06, 2013
Subject:
motor size
Message:
Rip line, Thanks for the advice. The motor is a four stroke so it might be on the heavier side of the 25 HP scale. I'll take a chance. Ken
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