MPH 1957 14 ft Crestliner Viking

[rcspott]

It's rated for 60. Anyone know approximately how fast that boat would go with 2 people and gear would equal 400lbs. 4500 feet elevation. Late model 4 stroke in either 30-40-50 hp. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[smokeonthewater]

how long is it? what hull design? what does it weigh?

with no info I'll guess 25-32 mph

 

[jbcurt00]

Seems a wide range of HPs to be trying to estimate speed.

A 57 Viking is similar to a Starcraft Jet closed bow, i think its a 14ft. Might be a heavier gauge of aluminum and thus a heavier boat then a Starcraft

Whats the hurry. Most vintage boats are used for cruising, not speed trials...

And yep, rated for a 60hp.

IMO you and your friend would do best w a great running 1980s Johnson motor w tilt and trim, in a 50hp.

 

[rcspott]

It's 14 ft. He not trying to race just wants to make sure it can get up on plane and motor along. Thanks

 

[Gryph]

My 1964 Starcraft Dart 14ft aluminum closed bow runabout goes quite well with the 1989 Johnson 40 VRO I have on it. Rated for a 40. Goes about 40-45kmh - instantly on plane.

 

[jbcurt00]

It's 14 ft. He not trying to race just wants to make sure it can get up on plane and motor along. Thanks

In comparison, its a fairly light weight tinny, it'll get up on plane easily w a 35hp if its not overloaded.