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| Author: | Tex79 [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help choosing a long tail |
I've never owned a mud motor or ever rode in a boat with a mud motor on it. But I would like to buy a long tail for my 15x44 weld craft. My question is what size motor should I look for? I know buy the biggest that I can afford but what is the smallest that I could get away with and still be able to plane my boat out with me (200lbs) my 2 sons (80 & 70lbs) and a light load. Most of the areas I run are 3-4" of water and a very soft mud bottom. Thanks in advance for any help. |
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| Author: | Tex79 [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help choosing a long tail |
I forgot to add that I'm going to be buying a used motor. That's why I ask what's the smallest I could get away with just in case I come across a good deal on a smaller hp motor. Thanks again |
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| Author: | PaleoHuntr [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help choosing a long tail |
23 |
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| Author: | daisy cutter [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help choosing a long tail |
| Author: | indawoods [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help choosing a long tail |
agree with 23 hp. 9x6 prop. |
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| Author: | Rendon_6 [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help choosing a long tail |
i just bought a 1542 and i have a 19 hp, going to test run it saturday ill let you know |
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| Author: | Tex79 [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Help choosing a long tail |
Thanks for the info guys. I guess I'll keep my eyes open for a 23hp or bigger. |
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| Author: | Glades Ranger [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help choosing a long tail |
I've read nothing but good things about the 23 Briggs LT and that is definitely a good fit for your hull. Somebody stated here that the newer 23's do not have the recoil start only electric. I think on a good used 23 that would be an added plus- good to have if your battery runs down. There seem to be more mods available for the 23 than say, the 27, if you want to go that route. |
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| Author: | Buzz Killington [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help choosing a long tail |
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