Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by jimvan on 08/25/12 - 6:34 AM

Have a 1981 11' with 9.9 wheel steering. solo (190 lbs) i run 14 mph unless its running well and it can go about 18 mph. With 2 aboard I'm only good for about 12 mph not quite on a plane. What performance would I get with a 4 stroke 20 (book at 115 lbs mercury) and would it make a difference with a honda that i recall is about 10 lbs lighter? Looking to save weight I could go to a pull start and leave the battery at home but not sure if it will be too hard for everyone to start. Thanks!

Posted by contender250 on 08/25/12 - 8:40 AM

I built an 11 whaler for my son (he was 14 at the time) The engine I got was a Yamaha 2 stroke 25 hp, no battery, I went for weight and power, the engine weighs around 105lbs. Very easy to start with the pull rope...

Posted by pederj on 08/25/12 - 9:08 AM

I have an 11 foot super sport with a 25 hp johnson two stroke. It will go 24 mph with one person on board.

Posted by Yiger on 08/26/12 - 1:01 PM

I briefly had a 25 hp 2 stroke on my 11. I also got about 24 mph with it. That was far too fast for semi-choppy (not glass) conditions by the way. I think a 20 hp 4 stroke would be perfect for an 11'. 25 hp isn't really needed and the 20 hp 4 strokes are quite a bit lighter than the 25's.

Posted by crbenny on 08/26/12 - 4:31 PM

I have the BF20 Honda on my 11' Sport. It has electric start and power tilt. The boat planes with ease with 2 adults, gas, and cooler. I have an odyssey PWC battery under the side console which is more than enough to start it. Yes, the Honda BF20 is the perfect motor for the 11.

Chris

Posted by huckelberry145 on 08/27/12 - 6:04 AM

I have an 11' sport with the steering wheel console and a 2 stroke 25 up evinrude that makes that boat run great in any water condition. The boat is rated for a 20 though so I would say that is probably plenty.