Holdemhook56
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I have a 1959 feathercraft 14' tinny, that weighs 169 lbs empty. it is mostly flat from about 1/3 of the way back, and the beam is about 48" at it's widest. I have a 5 hp Briggs on it for now, just to have something to use on it, but with 2 batteries, 2 corn fed southern boys, and all our gear, top speed was 6 mph. Which of course yes I knew that it wasnt going to push the boat, but i got the motor to go on my 10' river boat. I'm looking at a 1973 9.5 rude that looks almost brand new, and runs like it is as well, and the price is right. I would like to keep under a 10 hp for a couple lake restrictions around, but I'm just not sure if this motor is going to plane it out. I'm wondering if I'm not better off finding a 9.9 so I could go up to a 15 carb if I need to, but this little 9.5 is priced right, jam up and jelly tight. With me, 1 battery, gas tank, and some lite gear, it would probably do ok. I'm about 230. If my healthy fishing buddy goes night fishing with me and he's about 250, add another battery for the lights, I'm not so sure it will plane out. This weekend we guessed that the total boat weight of the boat was close to 900 lbs fully loaded with all our gear and our arses. Just any opinions from folks who have had experience with these engines. I hear they are pretty bullet proof, but parts are harder to find than the 9.9's. Will post some boat pics shortly for help. thanks