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A$$ heavy and can't get on plain
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<blockquote data-quote="JMichael" data-source="post: 414084" data-attributes="member: 7544"><p>IMO, you went with too much power on the front and too little power on the rear. My boat is only 15/38, but I've got raised decks, 2 batteries (1 riding mower size for starting, & a 29 DC class for trolling) and a 40 # TM. I go out trolling through the cypress tress for 4-5 hours straight and can't tell the difference between the 5th hour of running vs the 5th minute of running. I almost never need to use anything above 1 on the speed setting but sometimes when the wind kicks up I'll use it on 2. Or if I'm just wanting to move a good distance quickly, I'll even kick it up to 4 to cover 50-100 yds quickly. I've never been wanting for more power or duration. If you need to worry about HP restricted lakes, I'd go with an 8hp that would accept a larger carb/exhaust for increased power or get a 15 and switch out the cowl stickers if you know what I mean. LoL Some may consider that wrong, but it's what I would do. :mrgreen:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JMichael, post: 414084, member: 7544"] IMO, you went with too much power on the front and too little power on the rear. My boat is only 15/38, but I've got raised decks, 2 batteries (1 riding mower size for starting, & a 29 DC class for trolling) and a 40 # TM. I go out trolling through the cypress tress for 4-5 hours straight and can't tell the difference between the 5th hour of running vs the 5th minute of running. I almost never need to use anything above 1 on the speed setting but sometimes when the wind kicks up I'll use it on 2. Or if I'm just wanting to move a good distance quickly, I'll even kick it up to 4 to cover 50-100 yds quickly. I've never been wanting for more power or duration. If you need to worry about HP restricted lakes, I'd go with an 8hp that would accept a larger carb/exhaust for increased power or get a 15 and switch out the cowl stickers if you know what I mean. LoL Some may consider that wrong, but it's what I would do. :mrgreen: [/QUOTE]
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