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| Author: | Fowlaction [ Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | LT for 1744 riveted |
Hi, I've got a riveted 1744 Duracraft from some time in the 90's. It was an old stick steer that some one converted to a tiller at some point and now I'm thinking about putting a long tail on. My question is how big of a motor do you think I could get away with? (I'm currently running a 25hp outboard) Ideally I would like to run a 37 but I think that might be pushing it, let me know your thoughts, I appreciate the advice |
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| Author: | SETx Longtail [ Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LT for 1744 riveted |
A 17' boat will handle a big block all day every day. |
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| Author: | Glades Ranger [ Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LT for 1744 riveted |
It will work. I suggest "beefing" up the transom area...a U piece of 1/4" alum over the transom where the motor mount/clamps will be should do it. A friend ran a .072 gauge 1652 seanymph c. 1977 for years with a 25 HP LT with no problems...it was only when he put a shorty 35 that he cracked the transom. Should be a fast rig! |
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| Author: | Bigbend [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LT for 1744 riveted |
Is that a 20" transom? If so, it will be hard to find a used LT for it. |
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| Author: | Glades Ranger [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LT for 1744 riveted |
Worth cutting it down to 16" or you will be struggling. |
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| Author: | Fowlaction [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LT for 1744 riveted |
Yeah it is a tall transom, im not opposed to cutting it down to 16 I was more worried about making it weaker if I did. I'm also considering buying a LS model from backwater but it seems like it's hard to find any info on the LS. there was a guy awhile back Delta something that had one but he hated it and ended up selling and going to a GTR which makes me a little hesitant to go with the LS over the SS that has almost nothing but great reviews |
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| Author: | Glades Ranger [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LT for 1744 riveted |
Call BackH20!! They should be able to give you the best advice! |
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