I have a Lobells custom craft built in louisiana. Its a 14'x42" semi-v, the boat is all welded and open in the middle. I am looking at buying a 2001 25hp go devil long tail on friday. I am just curious if this motor is goin to work good on this boat before I buy it. I hate to spend 1500 on the motor and turn around and it be to big, so if you could let me know your opinions I would greatly appreciate it.

Orangefoot has a 25 on a 1448 and it is great! Sure he will say something. Probably would be better on a flat bottom boat.

so the semi v will hurt it? Here in tennessee we aint got the mud flats like down there but just low water during duck season. Thought it would be easier to get around with one of them

thats just my opinion. someone will correct me if im wrong.

do you think the boat would handle the motor though?

i would think it would. im putting a 23 sd on a 1442 and everyone said it would be fine!

Will be a nice combo, should work great.

well im glad to hear that, I just wasnt sure if it would be to big and I should think about lookin for a smaller one

Put a review up when you get it!!

the boat is built good but not really that heavy, it should run decent as well shouldnt it?

got a buddy with a 1448 and it performs well and not bad speeds. dont know the nubers but not bad at all.