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Im planning on buying a backwater longtail i run a polarkraft 1648 semi mv with a slight rise at the back maybe 3 degrees which longtail be good i was thinking on the 23hp lite and answers would help thanks


Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:57 am
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I have a 40 on a 17 foot boat and absolutely love it. I’d go as big as your pocket book allows. I had three total people plus duck blind construction materials in my boat last weekend and I was able to easily boat in an inch of water. 40 is a beast and really pushes on the mud.


Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:10 pm
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I too would say buy the largest engine you can afford. Could you get by with the 23? Yes. But if you're like most, you'll be content for a short period of time before wanting more HP.

I have a 40 BW on my 17.5x48 and I bump 27mph and still push over 20 with a hunt load, a couple buddies, and my lab.

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Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:57 pm
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