boat is aluminum - reliability is #1 - envirement is #2 - new? used? are the brands mostly the same? i'm using the boat on a river - not much traffic - but some barge traffic. paul in chicago
2007-01-25 01:46:30 · 8 answers · asked by paul c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
a 15ft alum boat should handle up to 40 hp or so. there should be a plate on the boat somewhere that gives both the loading and hp data. usually on the transom. a lot depends on what you plan to do with the boat and how much you wish to spend. any of the major OB manufacturers have fine products. by major i would say johnston, evenrude, mercury, honda, yamaha. any of these will give good and long service. there are others that are less common or cheaper that may work as well but they are not yet established as well yet. force, tihaso, and others. i would pick one that has a good strong local base of dealers ans servicemen in your area. 2 cyc vs 4 cyc- you pay more up front for 4 cyc and the engine is more complacated but they run cleaner and have better fuel economy and may troll better. also no oil to mix. 2 cyc are simpler and perhaps more reliable as well as cheaper to buy.
4cyc is cleaner. i have never bought a new OB and have had good luck with used so far. new is expensive- 2X good used or more. is your boat equipted with a wheel and engine controls of is it tiller drive? you may have trouble finding a used tiller control OB over 25hp but if you are not planning on long runs or heavy loads 25 may be enought. elect start is nice but it complacates things and again may be hard to find used in smaller sized motors. e-mail me with more details and perhaps i can offer better advice
2007-01-25 02:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by glen t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 15 foot Gregor(aluminum0. It's rated for a 35 HP. I have a 28hp Johnson on it. It does very well. But you have to consider many things. Will you be towing the boat on a trailer? If so stay with a 15HP or smaller. Will you be trolling with it? Sometimes the smaller motors do better than the bigger motors. My first boat was a 12 foot Western Aluminum with a old 10HP Evinrude on it.....that was almost to fast with one person in the boat. But it was great with two. But if it were me I wouldn't go any smaller than a 15 HP and I would go up to 30 if you have it on a trailer. Keep in mind that the newer 4 stroke motors are a lot more efficient than the older 2 stroke motors. As far as cost-effective? Serious sport fisherman don't worry about that kind of stuff.
2016-05-23 22:09:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a sticker permanently attached somewhere on the boat stating the maximun horse power allowed and also the max. weight allowed in the boat. The four stroke engine's are the cleanest running and use less fuel than two stroke, also much heavier and more mechanically complex. Costlier too , I would recommend , Honda , Yamaha, mercury four stroke in that order. If you decide on a used two stroke avoid the late 90's through early 2000's evinrude- Johnson brands. I have a 15'6'' aluminum boat, I have had a 25 HP 2 stroke engine on it , now have a 40HP honda on it . Though engine is much more powerful it uses only 1/3 the fuel of the 25 HP 2 stroke.
2007-01-27 17:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you plan on buying a fairly new outboard motor, you'll have to settle for a 2 cycle. They run good and are faster than a 4 cycle. You can either mix your oil and gasoline or buy gomix from a boat dock.
I wouldn't exceed a 25 hp motor. If you find an electric start, the price is a lot more. You should be able to find a good 25 hp manual start for $500 to $1000. If you must have an electric start, prices should start around $1000.
I was shocked when I visited Bass Pro Shops looking for 50 hp outboards. Prices for new ones started at $6000 and went up from there.
2007-01-25 02:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by notadeadbeat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on the transom (back of the boat) and you should find a "capacity plate". This plate will tell you the maximum horsepower and the maximum load (either in pounds or in total people allowed onboard). If I could I would get a 4 stroke engine but remember the 4 strokes weigh more than 2 strokes and this will affect how low the stern of the boat sits in the water.
2007-01-25 03:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by mark t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-02 22:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 42" bottom should handle a 40hp 2-stroke but i wouldn't go to a 40 4-stroke unless the bottom is 48 or better due to the weight. if you're carrying nets or traps go with a 30hp due to the extra weight involved. go ahead and bite the bullet & buy a new one. it's always sellable if you take care of it.
2007-01-25 02:56:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hi i had a14 ft. aluminum with a 18hp evinrude twin. plenty of power for a few people and gear. i'd go with a newer 15 at least
2007-01-25 03:52:43 · answer #8 · answered by hdwasp59 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋