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Need Your Thoughts - 20hP motor on 16foot
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<blockquote data-quote="ardentangler" data-source="post: 371006" data-attributes="member: 15507"><p>I have tons of experience running bigger aluminum saltwater boats and mid range river jet boats but when it comes to small motors and boats, I could use some help.</p><p></p><p>I am looking to buy a new boat for a lake that has a 20HP max restriction. Some dealers and people say that a 16 foot boat will get on plane and run between 18-20 mph with 2 guys and moderate gear. Others are saying no way, you have to go with a 14 foot. I will have at least 2 batteries to power the trolling motor and electronics.</p><p></p><p>Who here runs a 20Hp and how does it perform on your boat? I am not set in stone but I am really looking hard at the Lund Fury 1400 or 1600 series as well as the Mirrocraft Outfitter (again, 14 or 16 footer). These boats have less weight while keeping some aluminum thickness. It looks like the Crestliner Kodiak and Starweld boats are just too heavy.</p><p></p><p>Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ardentangler, post: 371006, member: 15507"] I have tons of experience running bigger aluminum saltwater boats and mid range river jet boats but when it comes to small motors and boats, I could use some help. I am looking to buy a new boat for a lake that has a 20HP max restriction. Some dealers and people say that a 16 foot boat will get on plane and run between 18-20 mph with 2 guys and moderate gear. Others are saying no way, you have to go with a 14 foot. I will have at least 2 batteries to power the trolling motor and electronics. Who here runs a 20Hp and how does it perform on your boat? I am not set in stone but I am really looking hard at the Lund Fury 1400 or 1600 series as well as the Mirrocraft Outfitter (again, 14 or 16 footer). These boats have less weight while keeping some aluminum thickness. It looks like the Crestliner Kodiak and Starweld boats are just too heavy. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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