Evinrude 9.9 moves me 20.2 mph @ WOT, sound ok

[enegron]

My 1990 Evinrude 9.9 moves me (185lbs), my 112 lb 12 ft Meyers, and gear at 20.2 mph at WOT. I don't know what my RPMs are, but the motor seems to run just fine.<br /><br />I clocked this on my GPS. Does this sound OK?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />ed

 

[enegron]

Re: Evinrude 9.9 moves me 20.2 mph @ WOT, sound ok

I'm ok on the rating, as the USCG sticker has it rated for 10hp max.<br /><br />I seem to be one of the faster boats on my nearby river. We have a 10hp restriction on it too.<br /><br />ed

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: Evinrude 9.9 moves me 20.2 mph @ WOT, sound ok

20 MPH with a 9.9 HP sounds good to me. That's a pretty good speed with that motor, particularly if your boat is a little heavy.

 

[aalleexx]

Re: Evinrude 9.9 moves me 20.2 mph @ WOT, sound ok

let's say that the USCG sticker on the boat says 10hp max and I put in a 15 or 20...what is the worst that could happen?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Evinrude 9.9 moves me 20.2 mph @ WOT, sound ok

You could be fined. Insurance will not cover you if you have an accident. Your transom could suffer from the power and weight. The boat may become very unstable and unmanagable. Stick with it or get a bigger boat with a bigger motor... People have done it, but I cannot recommend it..

 

[enegron]

Re: Evinrude 9.9 moves me 20.2 mph @ WOT, sound ok

Thanks all for the feedback!<br /><br />I like how this 9.9 moves my tin boat. Just wanted to validate it with the group.<br /><br />Again, thanks!<br />ed

 

[wayne h]

Re: Evinrude 9.9 moves me 20.2 mph @ WOT, sound ok

my 12 foot aluminum aero craft is rated for a 16hp i have an old 9.5 on it and its plenty fast for me it would be scary with a 16 hp on it

 

[E120B]

Re: Evinrude 9.9 moves me 20.2 mph @ WOT, sound ok

talkin about boats and speed...<br /> i have a 14 smoker craft with a 25hp rude.. <br /> smooth water i can get 35mph out of it...<br /> u can become airborne very easily