Boat outboard input

[JREBASS7568]

Looking at a glassstream(1988) in very good shape but no outboard. My question is with my lakes having limited power would a 20-30 hp outboard be good enough and idea on what kind of speed?

 

[matt167]

Tin StarCraft would be my suggestion. You’ll go as fast as the powers that be want you to. Hp limits have to do with shore line erosion

 

[mr 88]

What's your definition of " good enough " ? If not being able to get it up on a plane and top speed of 10 mph ,then yes ,it's good enough . For the hull to perform adequately you should be within about 80 % of the rated hp . More info ,other than Glassmaster ,might help , like length , beam ,weight, material hull is made out of , payload anticipated and what your speed expectations are .

 

[roscoe]

If 6 mph is fast enough.
On a wide 14' aluminum utility boat, a 30 hp will get you about 25 mph.

 

[racerone]

???----How big / heavy is the boat ?-----How fast to you want to go.-----A 6 HP motor can move a 10,000 LB boat, but not very fast.