hi there, I've bought a 17ft fiberglass cabin boat with deep v , planing hull and no engine. It has a good transon and I would like to know what size outboard to fit. Mainly for fishing and may be sking all on inland waters. thanks. Irish mailer
hello.<br />You should go to the US coastguard website and look at the "backyard boatbuilding" pages.There they show a formula that takes the length of the boat,the shape(deep V etc.) and the width and height of your transom in consideration.This formula allows you to calculate the exact maximum amount of horse power you can hang on your boat.<br />I would hate to shoot from the hip on this question because less than precise advice may well endanger your life.
Hello.<br />The publication is called: Safety standards for backyard boat builders.You can find it on the web at: www.uscg.mil/d8/mso/louisville/WebStuff/comdtpubp16761_3b.pdf<br />your formula is on page 5.<br />good luck.<br />ps.have a care :look at this 16761_3b.If you want to copy the address you must put that line in there.
