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Since: Aug 02, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 9:30 pm
Post subject: What Size Motor
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Hi All,
First time boat owner, so I don't really know too much about them.
I just got a 1988 18 foot Falcon Striper Pro boat (fiberglass). Needs some
cleaning up, and some
work done to it, it also needs a motor and controls. My question is what
size motor should I consider putting on it.
I plan to just use it for fishing in the local lakes. We are not interested
in using it to ski or going supper fast. I would like for the motor to have
enough power to get me off the lake quickly in the event of a storm blowing
up.
I realize the boat is rather old, but I made what I think to be a pretty
good deal when I bought it, so I don't have a lot of money tied up in it
right now.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Regards,
John |
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Since: Jul 21, 2003
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 9:38 pm
Post subject: Re: What Size Motor [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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John-R W wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> First time boat owner, so I don't really know too much about them.
>
> I just got a 1988 18 foot Falcon Striper Pro boat (fiberglass). Needs some
> cleaning up, and some
> work done to it, it also needs a motor and controls. My question is what
> size motor should I consider putting on it.
>
> I plan to just use it for fishing in the local lakes. We are not interested
> in using it to ski or going supper fast. I would like for the motor to have
> enough power to get me off the lake quickly in the event of a storm blowing
> up.
>
> I realize the boat is rather old, but I made what I think to be a pretty
> good deal when I bought it, so I don't have a lot of money tied up in it
> right now.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> John
>
>
Thing to do is to look at the Coast Guard Tag which should be anchored
some place in side the hull. See what the boat is rated for. The
general rule of thumb is to not put a motor on a boat under 75% of the
rated HP, i.e. rated for a 100 hp, lowest HP would be 75 HP. The
problem with going below the 75% is that the boat will not perform
properly. You might be able to find a used motor too.
Good luck,
Rick >> Stay informed about: What Size Motor |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 2:58 am
Post subject: Re: What Size Motor [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Rick,
Thanks for your reply and advise. That sounds reasonable, I just have never
had a boat before, and naturally no very little about them.
Again, thanks for your help.
John
"Rick" wrote in message
...
> John-R W wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > First time boat owner, so I don't really know too much about them.
> >
> > I just got a 1988 18 foot Falcon Striper Pro boat (fiberglass). Needs
some
> > cleaning up, and some
> > work done to it, it also needs a motor and controls. My question is what
> > size motor should I consider putting on it.
> >
> > I plan to just use it for fishing in the local lakes. We are not
interested
> > in using it to ski or going supper fast. I would like for the motor to
have
> > enough power to get me off the lake quickly in the event of a storm
blowing
> > up.
> >
> > I realize the boat is rather old, but I made what I think to be a pretty
> > good deal when I bought it, so I don't have a lot of money tied up in it
> > right now.
> >
> > Any advice would be appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> > John
> >
> >
>
> Thing to do is to look at the Coast Guard Tag which should be anchored
> some place in side the hull. See what the boat is rated for. The
> general rule of thumb is to not put a motor on a boat under 75% of the
> rated HP, i.e. rated for a 100 hp, lowest HP would be 75 HP. The
> problem with going below the 75% is that the boat will not perform
> properly. You might be able to find a used motor too.
>
> Good luck,
> Rick
>
> >> Stay informed about: What Size Motor |
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Since: Aug 29, 2003
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 11:11 am
Post subject: Re: What Size Motor [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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John,
Take the time to complete a safe boating course!! You and your fellow
boaters will all benefit.
pk1876
"John-R W" wrote in message
> Rick,
> Thanks for your reply and advise. That sounds reasonable, I just have
never
> had a boat before, and naturally no very little about them.
>
> Again, thanks for your help.
>
> John
>
>
> > John-R W wrote:
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > First time boat owner, so I don't really know too much about them.
> > >
> > > I just got a 1988 18 foot Falcon Striper Pro boat (fiberglass). Needs
> some
> > > cleaning up, and some
> > > work done to it, it also needs a motor and controls. My question is
what
> > > size motor should I consider putting on it.
> > >
> > > I plan to just use it for fishing in the local lakes. We are not
> interested
> > > in using it to ski or going supper fast. I would like for the motor to
> have
> > > enough power to get me off the lake quickly in the event of a storm
> blowing
> > > up.
> > >
> > > I realize the boat is rather old, but I made what I think to be a
pretty
> > > good deal when I bought it, so I don't have a lot of money tied up in
it
> > > right now.
> > >
> > > Any advice would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > John
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Thing to do is to look at the Coast Guard Tag which should be anchored
> > some place in side the hull. See what the boat is rated for. The
> > general rule of thumb is to not put a motor on a boat under 75% of the
> > rated HP, i.e. rated for a 100 hp, lowest HP would be 75 HP. The
> > problem with going below the 75% is that the boat will not perform
> > properly. You might be able to find a used motor too.
> >
> > Good luck,
> > Rick
> >
> >
>
> >> Stay informed about: What Size Motor |
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