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| Author: | Lenny_B [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Limited HP |
I have searched a number of forums and am looking for some advice. I moved and now live between 2 hunting lakes that are 10 hp limited. I currently have a tracker 1542 with pods and a 13 hp long tail. Stock the motor got me about 8 mph and with a few mods I am up to 14 mph with me and the dog. My typical hunting load is 2 guys, 4 dozen decoys, and a dog. I hunt 3 guys a few times a year as well. The typical lakes I will hunt are shallow and very weedy, but no stumps or anything hard to hit. One has a few spots that I end up running through some mud. The morning drive in the boat is 1-2 miles with about 4 miles max so I am not too worried about speed, but 10-12 mph would be nice. My question is what do I do for a motor? Will a 10 hp long tail push me anywhere? Should I go to a surface drive? Should I start with a 6.5 hp and build it to turn more RPM? Does anyone know how the DNR deals with modified motors on HP limited lakes? I like the layout and space in my boat so I hate to go down to a 14’ but with so little HP that seems like my only option. |
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| Author: | Russ [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Limited HP |
I would add another foot or 2 (1742) and get a 10 hp longtail. #CFFITR #TheGhostBoat #whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor |
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| Author: | dead animal [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Limited HP |
they got a 10hp copperhead in the classifieds, might pm or ask the guy how it performed to see if u want to go that route. |
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| Author: | Lenny_B [ Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Limited HP |
Russ, you think with the extra length it will carry the weight better? It seems counter intuitive to put a smaller motor on a bigger boat. |
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| Author: | Russ [ Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Limited HP |
Stay light, and yes. The longer boat will help with loads. #CFFITR #TheGhostBoat #whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor |
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| Author: | Lenny_B [ Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Limited HP |
Anyone know how the DNR deals with modified motors on HP limited lakes? |
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| Author: | bluesky2012 [ Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Limited HP |
| Author: | Gigafowl [ Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Limited HP |
A 9.9 four stroke outboard is lighter and faster than a LT or SD... X2 on a longer hull.... 18x48 is the ideal size for best speeds with loads and minimal hp.... |
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