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| Author: | CMURPHY [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Motor now for future boat |
I have a 1448 jon and I want to put a short tail on it. I realize that hull is not ment for a ST but I have to use what I got at this time. I am planning on upgrading my hull to a Gator Trax 1645 v-rake with the hunt deck, with in the next couple years, and I am wanting to know what size motor I can do that will work for both hulls. I am not sold on a particular manufature at this point just curious about HP. I want to get a motor this year and a new hull when money allows. I do not need a speed demon but I do want to get on plane with a full load. Any input is appreciated. I am very green with the mud motor stuff Thanks Murf |
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| Author: | Sko [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Motor now for future boat |
Put 23 mini or gtr. Or 18 copperhead |
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| Author: | CMURPHY [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor now for future boat |
Ive heard about these copperheads. The 18 will be powerfull enough for a 1645? I was told they are a damn good unit. |
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| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 3:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor now for future boat |
The 1448 may or may not float it, but you are gunna want at least a 35. |
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| Author: | JIMMY W [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor now for future boat |
Go with a 35! |
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| Author: | spearfish1976 [ Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor now for future boat |
CMURPHY, Here is the deal with the Coperhead 18hp. I just bought one last week. I run it on a custom 16X38 weighing approx 420lbs. It pushes my boat about 24mph with one guy and 22mph with two guys an ice chest, and fishing gear. I love it. But my point is, get all the specs on the gator trax haul before buying one. I personaly would not put the 18hp on a boat that weights more than mine. I feel my rigs is on the upper end of weight for the 18hp. Now putting a Copperhead on your 14X48 would be a killer combo. Later |
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| Author: | CMURPHY [ Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor now for future boat |
Thanks spearfish I do beleive I found a different boat. I am going to a 15x40 (340#)or a 16x40 (350#+)Phowler basic light model. Not sure which one I am going to commit to yet. |
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| Author: | T-Bubba [ Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor now for future boat |
my cousin has a 27 pd on a 1448... it does good just cant handle much weight |
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| Author: | spearfish1976 [ Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor now for future boat |
I agree with cutt down for 10lbs. go with the extra foot. Like i stated I had a custom 16ft built two months ago and already i with i would have gotten an 18ft haul. |
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| Author: | free1565 [ Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor now for future boat |
I am currently doing the same thing. I put a 27 hp mud buddy on a 1448 and it will run 23 with myself in it and about 19 with another guy and some gear. With 3 guys you dont want to know. My boat take a while to get on plane but once it gets up it runs good. I had to weld some angle alum. to the tramson to help with the porpoising issue and it helps ride alittle more level. I think a 27 hp on a 14 boat is about as big as you want to get because my boat already runs @$$ heavy. I plan on upgrading to a longer gator trax within the next year. But it were to do it all again. I would have sold my boat, saved more money and got a 35hp with a 16ft (with a huntdeck) to an 18ft boat made for the motor. Just my 2 cents |
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| Author: | mcnemar1982 [ Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor now for future boat |
You could just get me to build you a boat to fit your needs? Just sayin. |
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