newby c craft engine question

[woz72]

Hi...iv just bought a pair of c craft boats..one 11 ft and the other 12ft. Iv got a 7.5 ho crysler 2s out board and it won't push it up on the plane,iv throtttled it up and moved right up over the bows and still nothing...I'm looking at buying a cheapish engine £1000 ish what suggestions...I would like to be able to plane with two or three adults ...

[Locozodiac]

Need at least a 15 or 18 HP short shaft engine. Try to get a used Tohatsu 2 strokes, 15 or 18 HP engine. Both weights 40 Kg. But 18 has better punch.

Happy Boating

[woz72]

Hi.there's a merc 20hp on eBay that is located very close to my home would that be suitable for my c craft? Thanks in advance

[woz72]

Iv bitten the bullet and bought a 2004 2 stroke tohatsu 18. Got a 350 mile round trip to collect the engine tmoz..can't wait to get it on the boat...might b a very late night test run lol