Post by: gutsnthegrass on November 27, 2019, 12:46:33 PM
Post by: birddogdad on November 27, 2019, 12:52:27 PM
Post by: BLH69 on November 27, 2019, 01:17:27 PM
Post by: gutsnthegrass on November 27, 2019, 01:19:15 PM
I thought it was exempt under 15 horses?
I believe this is correct.
Post by: CP on November 27, 2019, 01:21:02 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on November 27, 2019, 01:21:46 PM
I thought it was exempt under 15 horses?
True
Post by: Badhabit on November 27, 2019, 01:30:23 PM
Post by: birddogdad on November 27, 2019, 01:33:12 PM
I thought it was exempt under 15 horses?
sorry , you are correct on the HP rating...
Post by: Stein on November 27, 2019, 01:34:20 PM
I also had a different 14' Smokercraft with a 15 and it would do ok with one guy, but still needed the fin on it to get on plane reliably and was pretty much a displacement hull with more than one guy.
It all depends on how fast you want to get there. If there is wind or current to deal with, you need more.
Typical boats in the 12-14' range will have at minimum a 9.9 and often a 15 or 25. I would consider a 15 the minimum unless I only needed to go a hundred yards and was never loaded with people, dogs or gear. 25 would be ideal.
Post by: brokentrail on November 27, 2019, 01:39:28 PM
Post by: gutsnthegrass on November 27, 2019, 01:44:29 PM
Post by: Angry Perch on November 27, 2019, 03:07:36 PM
Post by: jackson7 on November 27, 2019, 05:26:02 PM
Ran into some duck hunters last year out at moses lake that had their 12 to 13 boat swamped.
All 3 were in the water. luckily, the wind pushed them into shore. They were all shaken badly
and happy to be alive..
Post by: Dan-o on November 27, 2019, 06:23:59 PM
I was thinking it was too small. I believe the max rating is 15hp. I would rather have too much than not enough. I'm thinking 9.9 would be the minimum. Thanks guys.
I think you'd prefer it to the 6.
:tup: :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on November 27, 2019, 06:36:20 PM
Post by: Special T on November 27, 2019, 08:08:24 PM
Post by: Blacklab on November 28, 2019, 12:24:35 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on November 28, 2019, 02:05:53 PM
Lighter boat a 6 might be perfect. Heavier boat would be better with more motor...
Then back to the difficult to answer question of is it big enough for water like Potholes Res? Consider weather; time of year; where you're launching; water expanse to cross, etc.
IMO if you want it to work any time- maybe boat and motor need an upgrade.
Post by: Crunchy on November 28, 2019, 02:13:39 PM
Post by: Alchase on November 28, 2019, 07:44:32 PM
I could run 26 mph at WOT with my gear and three adults. And troll at 0.5 mph at idle.
And it was stingy on gas.
Post by: lokidog on November 28, 2019, 09:48:47 PM
I had a 4 hp kicker on my 16' Smokercraft boat and wide open it would push it up to about 5 mph.
I also had a different 14' Smokercraft with a 15 and it would do ok with one guy, but still needed the fin on it to get on plane reliably and was pretty much a displacement hull with more than one guy.
It all depends on how fast you want to get there. If there is wind or current to deal with, you need more.
Typical boats in the 12-14' range will have at minimum a 9.9 and often a 15 or 25. I would consider a 15 the minimum unless I only needed to go a hundred yards and was never loaded with people, dogs or gear. 25 would be ideal.
:yeah:
I ran a 12' Starcraft with a 15hp, perfect set-up for duck hunting, though not lots of room for decoys with a dog and another huntewr. A 14' Sylvan with the same engine, two people and fishing gear planed fine, but throw camping gear and a dog in it and it plowed like a cow. A 6hp on a 14' boat will get you there, eventually... getting back, hopefully eventually.
Most 14' should be rated for at least a 25 unless it is flat bottomed or has really low gunwalls.
Post by: scotsman on November 29, 2019, 05:12:54 PM
Look for a used sp2 stroke mercury 15 hp. Those are GREAT motors. They weigh only 72 pounds which is about the same as a 6 hp 4 stroke and 40 pounds lighter than a 4 stroke 9.9. I ran one that has been flawless for me over 20 years. Easy starting, smooth, reliable and much less expensive. Perfect for boats in the 12’-14’ range.
Post by: lokidog on December 03, 2019, 09:00:48 PM
Look for a used sp2 stroke mercury 15 hp. Those are GREAT motors. They weigh only 72 pounds which is about the same as a 6 hp 4 stroke and 40 pounds lighter than a 4 stroke 9.9. I ran one that has been flawless for me over 20 years. Easy starting, smooth, reliable and much less expensive. Perfect for boats in the 12’-14’ range.
1993 Johnson 15 weighs 74 pounds, I'd go Johnson before Merc any day, but that's me growing up in WI with Mercs crapping out all around the Johnsons. But that's me, your mileage may vary. :chuckle:
Post by: jeffro on December 03, 2019, 11:55:00 PM
It’ll do 15-18 on plane
Aggressive prop and a fin help a lot.
But I still watch the weather every minute I’m on the water.
First sign of trouble I’m heading for the launch or at least a sheltered cove, beach.