More hp than boat than boat is rated for

[bosco83]

So I bought a 1960 Johnson 5.5hp outboard yesterday to use as a kicker on my 17' glasply. I also have a small 7' livingston style boat that is only rated for 4hp. So would it be a bad idea to try and use this kicker on the small boat? The Johnson probably weighs about the same or less than the electric motor and battery.

 

[JB]

Re: More hp than boat is rated for?

Re: More hp than boat is rated for?

My SportYak II was rated for 3 and I occasionally used a 5 on it, Bosco, but it was a LOT more pleasant to use with the 3.

 

[studlymandingo]

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I'm not too familiar with the smaller HP outboards, but it wouldn't seem that the extra 1.5 HP would be too much. Use the throttle wisely!​

 

[kenmyfam]

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Being that close I would try it and see. Just be careful.

 

[bosco83]

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Sounds good I guess I'll give it a try and see what happens.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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thats a great little engine 24/1` fuel.oil mix. don't go 50/1 or you will have a mass of metal. you can do a complete restore electrical, carb kit, impeller for less than $150. and have a like new engine, without the worry of the old coils failing.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: More hp than boat than boat is rated for

also you don't have to use all the hp.