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minimun motor size
riverpirate	#1  Posted on 04/24/08 - 10:55 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/24/08	Ok, I bought a 13FT. Whaler last year for $500 for boat and trailer. I have put alot of work into her to use on the river and have taken it out serveral times with just a trolling motor. My question is what is the smallest hp I can put on it that is tiller controled and have a decent performing boat? Im going small because i want to be able to take off very easily to fish in lakes that dont allow outboards. Any help would be great. Rich
makanihula	#2  Posted on 04/24/08 - 11:21 AM
Member Posts: 26 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/26/07	I bought a Nissan 9.9 4stroke to tool around in as I slowly redo my 1970 16/17 Nauset. I nearly get on a plane at maybe 18 mph. Fast enough for me on a lake. I'd guess this would be more than adequate for your boat size. I've had numerous 4 to 6 hp 4 strokes in the past (old sailboater), and believe that a 6hp 4 stroke would give you the equivalent speed that I get with my 9.9 on my 16/17
Binkie	#3  Posted on 04/24/08 - 11:48 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 2012 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/19/05	If they don`t allow outboards how are you going to get on the lake with any outboard in the first place. Better stick to the trolling motor. Some of the older 13 footers were set up for rowing with provisions for oarlocks. rich
sraab928	#4  Posted on 04/24/08 - 12:21 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1282 Comments: 13 Joined: 12/27/05	Rich(binkie)- he mentions wanted to also use on the river which may be a problem with just an electric trolling motor. Rich(riverpirate) - I think if you want ease of off and on - a 15 hp would be nice - Its really the same as a 9.9 motor size wise and will give you enough power to get on plane. It wont be a speed demon but should do fine. Scott 1974 21' Revenge w Mercury 200 ProXS V8
Joe Kriz	#5  Posted on 04/24/08 - 2:06 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	I have the same advice as Scott. Many of the 9.9 motors weigh the same as the 15 hp... So a 15 hp would be my choice if you are looking at weight only. See the weights of kicker motors here: http://www.whalercentral.com/readarti...ticle_id=7
Grady95	#6  Posted on 04/25/08 - 4:50 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 198 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/03/07	Rich, You could probably find a nice old Fasttwin 18HP for next to nothing. I've had those on all kinds of small boats and they are great. Reliable, light enough to carry out and mount by yourself, plenty of power to push a 13' boat in a river current. They won't win any beauty contests, but if you want a motor you can toss in the truck and go fishing with, and not have to worry whether you scratch it shuffling it on and off, that's how I'd do it. Good Luck, Grady
makanihula	#7  Posted on 04/25/08 - 7:17 AM
Member Posts: 26 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/26/07	If you can lift 115 pounds off a transom, go with a 15. Most 9.9s are around 80-90
riverpirate	#8  Posted on 04/25/08 - 5:32 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/24/08	thanks guys . i found a 1985 15hp evinrude that is in great shape and for a good price. think that might be what im looking for . going to go check it out on sunday , hopefully be on the river tuesday with it. rich
sraab928	#9  Posted on 04/26/08 - 4:08 AM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1282 Comments: 13 Joined: 12/27/05	Good news Rich! Keep us posted and get some pictures up of your ride! Scott 1974 21' Revenge w Mercury 200 ProXS V8