1648 aluminum flatbottom ???

Tnriverluver

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Will a 20hp Merc 4 stroke push a Lowe 1648 rated for 35hp at or above 20mph lightly loaded? Looking at trading and need quick answer.
 

roscoe

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Re: 1648 aluminum flatbottom ???

should go 20 mph, if everything is just right -- up to 25-27 in my experience.
 

Mi duckdown

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Re: 1648 aluminum flatbottom ???

won't be Quick out of the hole. but should run well on plane. My .02

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5150abf

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Re: 1648 aluminum flatbottom ???

You can always upgrade your engine later but you won't get a deal on a boat later so if it is a decent deal pull the trigger, that engine will move it fine.
 

Tnriverluver

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Re: 1648 aluminum flatbottom ???

Thanks, I was thinking it would perform fair. As to upgrading motor it will be a while. The 20 is being delivered today (I hope) and was ordered for a smaller 1542 I have. Mainly wanting deeper sides than what the tracker has plus much much sturdier boat in the Lowe.
 
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