15 hp on a 10hp boat

bingosucks · 24 October 2011, 20:17

i have a 3m 10hp rated boat but due to us being fatties have found a lack in power , i have an old merc 9.8 at the moment but would love to try a 15 what are your thoughts ?

TIMO · 24 October 2011, 20:22

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Originally Posted by bingosucks

i have a 3m 10hp rated boat but due to us being fatties have found a lack in power , i have an old merc 9.8 at the moment but would love to try a 15 what are your thoughts ?

Chuck a 15 on matey,, i had a 40 on a 4m honwave rated for 30..went a treat

bingosucks · 24 October 2011, 20:38

thanks for that! its the push i needed , i`m tempted on a 20 but quite enjoy living lmao ...ace video btw ;-)

actions · 24 October 2011, 21:33

I had a 30 on a boat rated at 25 and had no issues. But that said engine weight wasn't over transom plated weight. Let your insurance know though. Mine didn't wory or increase price.

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Roflhat · 25 October 2011, 07:25

we had a 30 on a 3m rib, lets just say it wasnt slow

if your transom is strong enough, i'd go for a 20.