TinBoats.net
The original aluminum boat site!
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Blog
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Boats
Boat House
Which V-hull 14' has the widest beam?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support TinBoats.net:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 492577" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>Balance IS very important. More than power, when it comes to safety.</p><p></p><p>The 4-strokes are VERY heavy. The 15 I tested in the video above, I had on a Lowe that was rated for it, and it was TERRIBLE. I stepped in the boat, and dunked the back corner of the boat and dipped about 5 gallons of water in 1/2 second! Scared me enough that I moved it to the big Tracker.</p><p></p><p>The 30HP 2-stroke Johnson in the other video was actually 2 lbs lighter than the 15 HP, and literally has double the power. You might want to consider seeing if you can find a lighter engine, even a good-running 2 stroke, if you want more power to weight. You will easily be able to sell your Mercury, possibly for what you paid for it, depending on if it was before prices went crazy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 492577, member: 4972"] Balance IS very important. More than power, when it comes to safety. The 4-strokes are VERY heavy. The 15 I tested in the video above, I had on a Lowe that was rated for it, and it was TERRIBLE. I stepped in the boat, and dunked the back corner of the boat and dipped about 5 gallons of water in 1/2 second! Scared me enough that I moved it to the big Tracker. The 30HP 2-stroke Johnson in the other video was actually 2 lbs lighter than the 15 HP, and literally has double the power. You might want to consider seeing if you can find a lighter engine, even a good-running 2 stroke, if you want more power to weight. You will easily be able to sell your Mercury, possibly for what you paid for it, depending on if it was before prices went crazy. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Boats
Boat House
Which V-hull 14' has the widest beam?
Top