Hooky1420
Well-known member
My Tracker 1436 is rated for a 15hp outboard. I have a buddy of mine willing to sell me a great running Evinrude 25hp outboard off of his boat for $200. He's getting rid of everything because he's losing his house to foreclosure and he has to dump the luxury items. The outboard is in excellent condition. My question is, will a Tracker 1436 handle a 25 hp engine (it won't be too heavy and pull the stern into the water right?). Also, because it is rated over the hp rating, would it be dangerously fast? I live in florida, and there ARE rules against having overpowered engines on a boat shorter than 20 feet, but i accept the risk of getting a violation. Usually when water patrol boards your boat they are more concerned about bag limits, safety jackets, and alcohol being drank by the operator. They would really have to be really stretching it to give me a violation for the engine. Plus, I mean, $200? Thats a steal right?