stirrcrraazzzyyyy

[pduquette]

Hi everyone!
Been spending too much time thinking ...now I got my eyes on another project!
Can anyone give me an idea how well a 900# 16' bass boat would go with a 2stroke 50hp? I think its rated for 115 but no confirmation yet. I'm wondering if I'd get on plane....

 

[oops!]

Re: stirrcrraazzzyyyy

heh...heh...he...
love the title.....

900 lbs? ...50??....should work.

as for a project.....go twin 250s.....if you can keep it from sinking when not moving.......it will get you on plane

we want picks !!!!!

have fun
oops

 

[pduquette]

Re: stirrcrraazzzyyyy

Ouch ! My wallet just bit me on that one!! Don't want to think of the cost of ONE 250!!!! I like the boat - good color for me and $300 . Gotta take a road trip to get it but I could use a Mini Vacation . OH YEA , I keep for getting all those reasons I dont need a second boat.....

 

[oops!]

Re: stirrcrraazzzyyyy

road trip......

literally just got back from vegas......to kelowna canada...above spokane/seattle...17 hours straight on the road, to get my next toy...ones in dry dock..gettin tringers/floor/and a face/hull lift.

prob is my gal likes the new now cause its an open bow......


and if theres any rational reason we dont need two projects.....lets try two forget it

go for it.....

oops

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: stirrcrraazzzyyyy

any man needs atleast 2, i've got 3 and a pwc. i'm running a 89 48 special on a 14 footer, no problems.

 

[Robj]

Re: stirrcrraazzzyyyy

You need at least two. I am looking for a third, the wife is slowly getting used to my boat obsession. As for how you 16 footer would do with a 50, my guess is about 25 mph. I have a 14 and it does about 25, with a 40 hp, so yours would be about the same or a slight bit slower because it is a little heavier.

Oops tell us about your new toy. Start a new post with some pix. Remember, happy wife = happy life. You may need to get the bowrider going for the summer and put your other project on hold.

Have a great day,

Rob.

 

[jddenham]

Re: stirrcrraazzzyyyy

I had a waterlogged 16' closed bow that was rated for 125HP. It had a 16" transom and a merc 50(45HP). It would go a hair over 30 with one and a half persons, or about 25 - 26 with two adults and two kids. Just make sure you prop it right.

OOps! - You should have stopped in for a Kokanee on your way home - I'm two hours south of SpoCompton.

 

[pduquette]

Re: stirrcrraazzzyyyy

WOW I just heard Mr Bush is trying to help me too!!! I guess if the president is in agreement with you guys (and I NEVER thought I'd say that) I've Realy got no choice! Gotta think of our country first! - shall I name it "Economic Stimulus Package?" Rings better than "The Money Pit"

 

[oops!]

Re: stirrcrraazzzyyyy

rob.....dc....just back from vegas.....


jd....if i wouldda known.....i was just a few miles of you !!!

wild snow stom eh?......i sure didnt expect it for that area...