i have an excel 17/51 swe with 40 hp mud buddy. i was thinking bout gettin a four stroke outboard for summer. the coast guard sticker says its rated for 45 hp. question is how well will an outboard perform on the boat and how big can i go for insurance purposes?

thanks in advance, Chris.

itll perform alot better than the mm and i dont think insurance companys look at the ratings so you shouldnt have problems getting insurance if you went bigger but law enforcement would be the only on to say anything

thanks, so a 40 hp fourstoke outboard would be ideal? thinking bout the honda

Guy i know from Arkansas runs a 90 merc on a 18 footer. That sucker totes the mail

Edited cuz i replied without finishing. Slid my
phone in pocket

Also got a friend of mine from SC that runs a built hammer 90 with a cmc trim/jack plate on a 16ft excel. Have been with him at 60+

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