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1993 Grumman 19' super pro deluxe repower???? (help)
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<blockquote data-quote="DaveInGA" data-source="post: 271895" data-attributes="member: 166"><p>Start with how much the boat weighs, how much you/the gear weighs and go from there. Generally speaking, the most power your boat is rated for is where you want to be. You don't have to run a big motor WOT all the time. </p><p></p><p>Ever notice how huge the motors are on the small aluminum boats on the show Swamp People (Alligator hunters)? They use huge motors, look to be bigger than the boat is rated for. They don't need that much power to get around. None of them hot rod the boats, so one wonders why, but after watching the show for a while, you begin to realize they use the motor for the torque, not the power. When those boats get loaded down with the weight of a lot of alligators or they run into a tough situation with weeds, etc., the bigger motors come in handy. Also, when a storm comes up, they can get up and go to get out of the weather.</p><p></p><p>I personally wouldn't worry about the weight of the motor too much, I'd focus more on the getting a good power to boat weight ratio. If you're concerned about motor weight, look at manufacturers who make the lightest four cycle. But remember, if the weight is cut, where is it cut at? Does the lighter weight motor have thin cylinder walls?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaveInGA, post: 271895, member: 166"] Start with how much the boat weighs, how much you/the gear weighs and go from there. Generally speaking, the most power your boat is rated for is where you want to be. You don't have to run a big motor WOT all the time. Ever notice how huge the motors are on the small aluminum boats on the show Swamp People (Alligator hunters)? They use huge motors, look to be bigger than the boat is rated for. They don't need that much power to get around. None of them hot rod the boats, so one wonders why, but after watching the show for a while, you begin to realize they use the motor for the torque, not the power. When those boats get loaded down with the weight of a lot of alligators or they run into a tough situation with weeds, etc., the bigger motors come in handy. Also, when a storm comes up, they can get up and go to get out of the weather. I personally wouldn't worry about the weight of the motor too much, I'd focus more on the getting a good power to boat weight ratio. If you're concerned about motor weight, look at manufacturers who make the lightest four cycle. But remember, if the weight is cut, where is it cut at? Does the lighter weight motor have thin cylinder walls? [/QUOTE]
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