over powered wooden boat

[flote]

hello, i have a 1956 18' "whirlwind", this boat is made of laminated and formed mahoghony,it weighs 220 lbs. it is powered by a 1965 johnson 75. the engine is greatb ut needless to say it's a bit much. please send any recommendations on a more suitable engine and any ideas appraising the '65 johnson. thank you for any help. <br />flote

 

[TELMANMN]

Re: over powered wooden boat

I would think the boat is worth more then the motor. Does it have a plate with max. hp.? If the motor is over that rating I personnaly would find a motor within those specs., the lighter the better. Wood boats are jewels. My opinion.

 

[Solittle]

Re: over powered wooden boat

If the engine is running great - keep it - just keep a light foot on the throttle.

 

[OBJ]

Re: over powered wooden boat

Hi flote....if you believe that there is a safety factor here, ie...to much motor, to little boat, by all means get a smaller more managable motor. Never put your safety at risk on the water. Perhaps a motor of 40hp would suffice....220lbs ain't a lot to push. Good Luck.

 

[SeaMasterZ@aol.com]

Re: over powered wooden boat

220 pounds and 18 feet long?<br /><br />WOOD???<br /><br />My Starcraft wieghs more than that, and its made of aluminum, I dunno, you SURE about that wieght?<br /><br />I could see if it was a little 12 footer or something<br /><br />does the engine run well, respond well? does the boat work well with the motor?<br /><br />if it aint broke, dont fix it!<br /><br />(I buy em busted, so its not a prob for me, lol)

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: over powered wooden boat

Flote, no question about it....... 3.4l Merc 300 hp on a 30" bracket... Order the large bennet trim tabs with the Trimdicators. Of course you will have to upgrade the steering a little.

 

[cbrockett]

Re: over powered wooden boat

flote the motors are selling on ebay anywhere form $100-$300 depending on the condition. 40hp is on ebay not and it is going for about $150, but a 60hp bad condition is $86 and a 75hp 1962 model sold for $260 yesterday in good condition. Hope this helps

 

[Cut n' Jump]

Re: over powered wooden boat

yeah but ebay prices are different from one you can hear run or drive around the lake with.