how do i make my boat go faster without buying a bigger motor?

Question

its a 16 foot boat with a 60 hsp mercury outboard motor.

Answer 1

you need a different boat if you want to go faster. If you try and put a bigger motor, the transom and hull may not be able to take the stress of the extra torque.

This reminds me of those kids with cars. For some reason they feel the need to change the rims, suspension, seats and get a 10,000 dollar paint job. Why didnt they just buy a nicer car from the begining? They are usually doing this with cars like Honda Civic and Ford Focus.

You need to ask yourself, What are you trying to gain by going faster in a 16 foot boat? If you're trying to get there quicker, leave earlier. If you're trying to pull a skiier, you may want to think about a change in equipment. If you're trying to impress girls...well... impress them by being a safe and responsible boater. No need to impress them if you're dead.

Answer 2

You might only be able to get small increases in speed for each thing you do. A merc is a very heavy motor so that doesn't help.
So first step is to cut back on weight as much as possible (Look at the speed difference between riding with people or just by yourself). Also move the weight around so the boat sits flat on the plane.
Try adjusting the trim on the outboard
There are also several different products for improving engine performance (www.fuelstar.com)
Speak to a dealer or mechanic to see if you have the right prop size on the motor.

Answer 3

Reduce the weight. Strip out everything you dont' absolutely need. Make sure the bottom is smooth with no dings or growth. Adjust the engine trim for best speed.. the boat will go faster a lot flatter on plane that you might intuitively think. Experiment with a high pitch propeller - you'll lose low end takeoff, but increase top speed. You can screw with the carbuerator and open up the jets, but the engine may run hot, and you may blow it.

Answer 4

you can get universal trim fins that fit all types of outboard motors. this will allow the boat to get up on the plane faster and put less stress on the engine. for an overall faster top speed the easy way is to change the pitch of the prop. this must be done professionally. a new prop pitch will put more strain on the motor so i recommend the fins as well.
i have put fins on 40hp Johnson and 50 hp evenrude for skiing.

check out a trim fin on this site.
http://www.allinflatables.com/shopping/custom/stabil.html

Answer 5

Make it lighter, then increase the pitch of the prop or put a cup in the prop blade. You can also look into modifying the engine but that gets expensive quickly. Also make the bottom smooth, wax it if its not bottom painted and if you can remove anything that hangs below the hull. see if you can alter the weight distribution for more speed and you may be able to raise the engine off the transom for more speed. Trim the engine out and see where it is at optimal speed.

Answer 6

1. trim the motor (raise it up or lower it to optimum angle)
2. position dead weight in boat to keep best angle of bow. (slightly up)
3. clean and polish hull for least amount of drag.
4. get professional tune up on Your motor.
5. Use synthetic oil. (decreases friction) therefore makes more power.

Answer 7

Childhood is full of lessons that teach us about reality. Never coddle children and deny them those painful but minor lessons or they never grow up. Feel it. Experience is the best but most dear teacher. Experience denied is a lesson lost. Well expressed.

Answer 8

change the prop, the higher the pitch the faster the top end at wot