Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: best horsepower for 15ft boston whaler

Posted by aaronbluestar on 09/07/11 - 6:21 PM
#1

Whats the best horsepower for a 15ft boston whaler

Posted by Joe Kriz on 09/07/11 - 6:28 PM
#2

Max HP is 70 for that model.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=40

Many people use anywhere from a 50 to a 70 HP...
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=77

Posted by ioptfm on 09/07/11 - 6:52 PM
#3

I have a 60HP ETEC and could not be more pleased

Posted by firebrand1 on 09/08/11 - 8:11 AM
#4

We have a Honda 4 stroke 50 hp unit that is just fine on our SuperSport 15. Would love a 70 horse unit but this one was a deal!

Posted by CES on 09/08/11 - 8:38 AM
#5

Max it out with a 70hp.

There's a fella on the boards that has a 135hp on his 15' BW....however his hull has been highly modified.....so I don't recommend following that route.

Edited by CES on 09/08/11 - 12:05 PM

Posted by dburton on 09/08/11 - 9:58 AM
#6

I would concentrate on the weight of the engine. Another way to say it is the number of pounds per horsepower. A light 60 hp engine will be better than a heavy 70.

Posted by John Fyke on 09/08/11 - 2:03 PM
#7

I have a 70 and it screams.