See photos and tell me what you guys think. I have about $1,000.00 to drop and would like some feedback. I have a 14.5 semi v hull which you can see. I am 225lbs and usually fish with one other person about same size. Mostly fish brackish rivers and fresh water lakes here in central florida.
I was originally considering just powering the boat with a 55lb thrust Minn Kota Riptide with a 29 Deep cycle battery.
After doing some research, it looks like I could get into a new 4-6 hp outboard for around 1200.
If I went with the outboard option, I could downsize the trolling motor since it would not be main power.
What kind of speeds am I looking at with a 4 to a 6hp outboard 4 stroke?
What are you guys thoughts initially?
Thanks for the input.
![IMAG0719.jpg IMAG0719.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/tinboats/data/attachments/59/59301-a676001f739b53558f252b7698e2b83e.jpg)
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I was originally considering just powering the boat with a 55lb thrust Minn Kota Riptide with a 29 Deep cycle battery.
After doing some research, it looks like I could get into a new 4-6 hp outboard for around 1200.
If I went with the outboard option, I could downsize the trolling motor since it would not be main power.
What kind of speeds am I looking at with a 4 to a 6hp outboard 4 stroke?
What are you guys thoughts initially?
Thanks for the input.
![IMAG0719.jpg IMAG0719.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/tinboats/data/attachments/59/59301-a676001f739b53558f252b7698e2b83e.jpg)
![IMAG0722.jpg IMAG0722.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/tinboats/data/attachments/59/59302-51e77d73d79a3d1964475dfc13d79aee.jpg)