whats the least amount of hp can i use

[jdunnclassic]

i have a 1958 dorsett i am fixing up ,i want to use it just for trolling , not into fast.. whats the smallest mtr i can use...to get it around and troll..and would like new sterring set up what can i use boat is not really heavy..i want to haul about 750 lbs.people and gear..thank you..

 

[ondarvr]

Re: whats the least amount of hp can i use

You gave the year and brand, but no other information about your boat. To troll 2HP

 

[jdunnclassic]

Re: whats the least amount of hp can i use

You gave the year and brand, but no other information about your boat. To troll 2HP

sorry!! its a 16 ft.not a cuddy cabin..has no sterring now want some thing newer then the old cable sterring?? and isn't thier a motor i can use for 10 mph and trolling..hope this is enough info ...thanks

 

[ondarvr]

Re: whats the least amount of hp can i use

Anything in the 6 to 20 HP range will work.

 

[jdunnclassic]

sterring 58 dorsett

sterring 58 dorsett

how about sterring on my 1958 dorsett 16 ft. has no sterring what can i do i see a lot of sterring set ups.on enternet what should i use for a simple set up

 

[ezmobee]

Re: sterring 58 dorsett

Re: sterring 58 dorsett

If the motor you end up with has a tilt tube like this http://www.inkbox.net/whaler/parts/steering-arm.jpg then you can add steering pretty simply. Here's a complete set up for $111 including a wheel http://www.lowcostboatingstore.com/...e-9-ft-to-20-ft-with-STEERING-WHEEL_p_19.html If your motor does not have a tilt tube, you will need to bolt one of these attachment points to your transom http://www.iboats.com/Corrosion-Res...5764940--**********.784207415--view_id.192758

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: sterring 58 dorsett

Re: sterring 58 dorsett

consider safety--just like it can be dangerous to go too slow on the interstate, it can be dangerous to boat with an underpowered boat. A 16' with 750 # gear needs some push if you have current or wind. You may need to cross a busy channel or get out of the way of another boat (including a sailboat; I hear they can be quite aggressive!).
I wouldn't put less than a 20 on it; you don't have to use it all, but you and especially your bored passengers will appreciate your having it. And rigging up steering on a dinky motor may be challenging. Obviously I'm assuming you don't have a size restriction where you will use it.