Is my engine too small ????

[fish2day]

I have a 16ft fiberglass Quachita boat that came with a 50hp evinrude and steering. I have removed the 50hp and steering and I have an 18hp johnson tiller handle I want to use.
Is this engine too small?? Will it push the boat along ok ??? Opinions appreciated.

 

[1fishbone]

Re: Is my engine too small ????

Ye, it will push the boat along, but you'll loose many points on the man card!!

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Is my engine too small ????

See my reply on this thread here

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=458531&p=3097196&posted=1#post3097196

 

[boobie]

Re: Is my engine too small ????

A friend of mine had the same boat back in the 70's with a 50hp on it and it performed very good. I think you should try your 18 hp and see how you like it.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: Is my engine too small ????

Sure an 18 will move it. But not very fast! The 18's a great engine but it cant do miracles. Don't expect to get it planing unless it's empty probably...

 

[JB]

Re: Is my engine too small ????

This is a duplicate of your post in Boats.