Need motor advise?

[lunchboxlt]

yes.. i have a 14' aluminum v-hull boat and was wondering what would be a good size motor for this boat to get going... offered a 5.5 for 50 bucks? good deal or waste of time n money? im just looking to goto local lakes some small some relativly big... here is a pic of the boat to help

 

[tashasdaddy]

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i had a 15 hp 1955 rude on this one, handle 2 200lb men nicely.

 

[ezmobee]

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That looks like a fairly shallow and narrow boat. I think a 5.5 would push it fine. A 9.9 would be ideal but I'd have a tough time turning down any motor for $50.

 

[BWR1953]

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I'd recommend a 10hp or a little more. That 5.5 would push it very slowly and you'd spend a ton of time just getting to the fishing spots.

 

[Shizzy]

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if the 5.5 is a runner I would grab it. you can always sell it for that or more later on. I have a 6HP on my 14'er and it moves the boat around, but not very fast. add a second guy and a trolling motor and battery and its a slow cruise.

I agree a 10-15HP wpuld be ideal (as long as your boat is rated as such)

 

[lowell7963]

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I'd check the lakes and if there are motor limits. In WV most smaller, good fishing lakes have a 10hp limit.

 

[Jeep Man]

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5.5 Will allow you to putter along. A 9.9 is very common, but if you want to get home in a timely fashion look at a 20 or 25. I have my 14 maxed at 30hp.

 

[windsors03cobra]

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Maybe the 50 dollar outboard will cost a little more than $50 to make wake or else leave you stranded on the lake ?

Good luck.

 

[1rawdawg007]

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Are you an experienced boater? If you dont have any currents or high wind concerns, the 5.5 for fity bucks sounds like at least a good start. If nothing else, you could use the 5.5 for now and keep looking for a bigger one.... maybe even keep the 5.5 for a trolling motor and add the other one next to it. Keep in mind the weather though..as I have been on a "small lake" when the wind came up with a wiener motor, and it takes f o r e v e r to get back to the dock...add the freezing rain and.... oh what memorable trips those were...brrrrrrrrrr The larger motor will pull the front end of the boat up under power too, which will help keep the waves from crashing over the bow.
Make sure you get the right length motor too. looks like an 18" standard would be your ticket.
Heres a pic of my 14' tinny with a 76 Evinrude 25hp. It was built before ratings required to be put on boat, but I have redone the transom with 1" maple, and there is no flex, so Im ok.