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| Author: | Quack [ Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 1642 what size motor? |
I have a 1642 flatbottom and want to put a longtail on it. I have never been around a mud motor before. What size motor should i put on it? |
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| Author: | OlSchool [ Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1642 what size motor? |
23 longtail does well on 16x42. |
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| Author: | BERNIE255 [ Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1642 what size motor? |
23 backwater |
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| Author: | Quack [ Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1642 what size motor? |
I was back and forth between wanting a SD or a LT. I only run maybe a mile and half tops. After some research it looked like SD were more needed when running long distances. Also the boat does not have a grab bar for stand up motoring. Should I go with something other then a LT. Is a grab bar really needed for a LT? |
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| Author: | Quack [ Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1642 what size motor? |
I have, I only run about a mile and a half tops. Would a SD be better? |
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| Author: | Honky Kong [ Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1642 what size motor? |
You don't have to have a grab bar to run a longtail. Just have to use a little caution if standing. That said, you don't have to be standing to run a longtail either. Take a look at the 23 HP swomp from back water inc. Best longtail out there right now. Contrary to many peoples beliefs, they are smooth as silk to run. With a light load you could prob get close to 20 mph with one on that boat. |
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| Author: | Trousertrout [ Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1642 what size motor? |
Go backh20 and save a few thousand from going with a SD. Plus you will save money from repairs. No brainer with those short distances. |
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| Author: | Quack [ Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1642 what size motor? |
Thanks for the info |
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| Author: | Broadriverboy [ Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1642 what size motor? |
I drive my 23 hp gdlt sitting down 90% of the time without a grab bar. You do have to be careful, damn thing has had me puckered up a few times from almost throwing me out. |
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