Sea Nymph 14k

[jackwattley]

What size motors ahs anyone ran on these boats? I just got one and I have the 20hp mariner that I had on my larger boat but worried it may be to much, yes I know its rated for a 15hp just curious what people have to say, and hi all I am new to the board

 

[Landscaping Wiz 808]

Re: Sea Nymph 14k

Let me start off by saying welcome aboard jackwattley!

What I'm about to tell you will be scoffed at by alot of other posters on this forum, but take your new boat out on a calm day and find a stretch of water that's not congested. Gun it to about 3/4 throttle, then ease it on up to full throttle (WOT). then try a few mild turns and then more aggressive turns as your level of comfort rises. If you're comfortable with the boat's performance at W.O.T. then your fine. If it even slightly feels like it could get away from you then downsize the horsepower.

You should have a plate on the transom of your boat that tells you what the maximum recommended OBC certified horsepower is. I suspect yours will be over 20hp as most 14'ers seem to show up around 25hp.

Again, welcome aboard, you've found yourself a terrific forum!

BOB

 

[jackwattley]

Re: Sea Nymph 14k

Thank you for the advice and thank you even more for the welcome, I was talking to a guy on another forum and he recomended the very same thing try it and see

 

[jackwattley]

Re: Sea Nymph 14k

Lol, another question, what do you think you would get for speed out of a 5hp honda 4 stroke on the same boat? I have been offered a trade on a late 80's 5hp for my 85 mariner 20hp