2007-12-08 00:16:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
4 horse is pretty puny for a 14 footer. I'd keep in on small lakes
2007-12-08 00:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem you have is that you may get 4 - 5 knots out of her at wide open throttle.
Add a 3knot off shore current and a 5 knot wind.....
With the current, windage and wave action. you will find it difficult to make any progress above 1 or 2 knots, plus you will have problems maintaining a heading.
In addition, the poor motor will be WOT all the time, which could lead to overheating and will certainly wear out the motor quicker.
As for the hull, ( I take it that it is the one with the cuddy cabin) you will have to pick your days very carefully, nothing more than a sea state 1 - 2, and then no more than 600 metres away from shore. This will leave you with maybe a little safety margin.
If you do plan on using it on the sea, better to get a more powerful motor ( around 15 - 20 hp should do it) and keep your 4 hp as a backup motor if the main quits on you.
I think the Mayland has a semi planing hull and with the more powerful motor you should be then able to lift her out of the worst chop as she rises onto plane and you will then get a smoother ride.
2007-12-08 04:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weather can change fast. Wind can pick up very fast. So keep it close to shore. Make it a point to never go anywhere with out a life jacket.
The cold water can kill you fast too at this time of the year.
A few years ago 3 people went out in a 14 foot sail boat near me and the wind pick up. Blew them out in the bay. The boat flipped and only one lived because the water was cold.
2007-12-08 15:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by Carl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be fine on a summers day with the land in sight, i use to go out on a 16ft with a 3 hp seagull, as long as the weather forcast is good and you have an anchor you can drop if you have any problems you should be fine.
2007-12-08 02:41:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might be OK for a small lake or pond but not on the open sea. It will eat you alive.
2007-12-08 02:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, go for it. You might even make the annual Darwin Awards ( For those that have never heard of them, it`s all about improving the human gene pool by finding the stupid ways to die, that is , if the idiots keep killing themselves, only the bright ones survive to continue the human race ! )
2007-12-09 05:29:59 · answer #6 · answered by cosmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT ON YOUR LIFE!!! A14' boat can't manage waves & swells at all. 4hp doesn't have enout power to get you out of trouble. If you insist, make sure your life policy is pid up and
name me as a beneficiary.
2007-12-08 01:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by canfield205 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only on a small inland lake. wear a life jacket at all times.
2007-12-08 01:50:54 · answer #8 · answered by Winnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would liken it to going out on a Lilo. Not to be recommended.
2007-12-09 08:53:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go out any farther than you can>Paddle or swim back>
2007-12-08 02:39:41 · answer #10 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋