Motor size for 14' bass boat rebuild

panfisher

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I am rebuilding a 14' bass boat and need some information on determining what size motor it can take. There was no plate on the old transom. The new transom has yet to be built. So I would like to know if this boat could handle a 45-50 hp motor if the transom was structurally sound and how many layers of fiberglass would do this?
 

NYBo

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Re: Motor size for 14' bass boat rebuild

I had a 14' HydraSports fiberglass bass boat that was rated for 50 HP. However, that doesn't mean yours will be safe with this much horsepower. Can you give us some additional info on the boat? Pictures?
 
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