Twister23
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I guess the question is which will handle a 75 hp. I have noticed some boats ride to low at the transom. It will be mainly used in saltwater. Any advice is welcome.
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The Lowe 1860 (what year are you looking at?) will handle a 75 hp with no issues. Balance the boat by moving batteries or fuel to the front. I added pods to mine and moved batteries to the front along with a Minn Kota anchor winch.
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1 reason for low riding is a boat that is made for a SHORT SHAFT motor.
I would never take a short shaft to salt water. Big wakes are sneaky from a cruiser passing a mile away. Got very lucky with my Chaparral 186 glass bow rider & a passing fast freighter 5' white capped waves. Water rolled within 3" of windshield top. I had the bow cover in place.
I would never take a short shaft to salt water. Big wakes are sneaky from a cruiser passing a mile away. Got very lucky with my Chaparral 186 glass bow rider & a passing fast freighter 5' white capped waves. Water rolled within 3" of windshield top. I had the bow cover in place.
