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50HP on my 13ft Boston Whaler
combatwombat09	#1  Posted on 07/14/17 - 4:20 PM
Member Posts: 11 Comments: 1 Joined: 06/06/17	I have an opportunity to buy a decently priced 50hp four stroke Honda Outboard for my 13ft Boston Whaler. Will it work? Will it be too heavy? The model number is BF50A and the dry weight is 214 lbs.
Whaler36340	#2  Posted on 07/14/17 - 7:07 PM
Member Posts: 25 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/12/17	A new 40hp Mercury is 260 pounds so I would go for it if it were me. Can you have too much power? I have seen a 50hp outboard on a 14' Jon boat, and it looked FUN! Add the extra weight to the back of your boat and see if it sits too low in the water. I would also think you need to make sure your transom is in good condition.
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 07/14/17 - 7:26 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11431 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Don't let the Mercury website fool you. I suggest everyone read the fine print on the weight when dealing with Mercury. 216 pounds is for the 40hp SHORT SHAFT 15 inch motor, dry weight, and *lightest model available. https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/e...ifications Good Luck and let us know how it works for you.