A 12 foot aluminum boat? I have a person willing to sell me a 12ft aluminum boat with a brand new 4hp motor...Will this be enough to move the boat from place to place with out putting across the lake?
2007-02-19 02:49:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
It will work but, you'll be "Putt Putting", a 9.9 would be about the right size, the way to determine an engine on a boat is
1) Power- Do i have enough to get the hell out of the way of something
2) Fuel Economy- I want some speed but, not a drag boat
3) Overpowering- NEVER exceed the max H.P rating
75% of the max H.P. rated on the boat is where you want to be
Example: If a hull is rated for 100 H.P Max. the proper size engine (to meet the above criteria) would be a 75 H.P.
2007-02-19 21:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I've had years of success using a 3 HP motor on a 14' aluminum boat. It's a heck of a lot faster than paddling and it barely uses any fuel. Mind you, you're not going to pull a skier with it, but it's perfect for fishing small lakes. Figure about 10-12 miles per hour with a 4 hp.
2007-02-19 11:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Boatman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a bit too small for a main motor, but it would make a great kicker motor for trolling, with a 12 ft aluminum. Get a 10 -12 horse for a main and you will have a great fishing machine.
2007-02-20 04:04:26 · answer #3 · answered by Studly Jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That motor should get you and a friend [or a good days catch around a lake just fine] , but I'd really think twice before heading for salt water and ocean currents.
2007-02-19 11:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by Rick S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4hp is very small I would not run any thing less than 8hp a 9.9 would be perfect. 4hp and you will definitely be putting.
2007-02-19 19:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by Steve G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it should definately work, as long as there is no engine problems. u can even use a 2hp motor for a tin boat
2007-02-19 14:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by koolwakeboarder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think a 4 hp will move you but you will be putting around....i think a 7.5 is okay but 10 woudl be perfect especially if you are 2- 200lb guys
2007-02-19 23:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by sevenout7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a fisherman's dream rig
2007-02-19 21:36:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-19 11:06:50 · answer #9 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be perfect.
2007-02-19 11:01:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋