Im looking into gettin a small LT 9hp -12hp range. I see that MB makes a couple gear reduction models. Im told that it enables u to run a larger prop,resulting in better performance out of a smaller MM. What do u guys think,, im trying to keep the weight down but i need to be able to push myself over a log or stump if i get high centered,,i dont care about speed at all. Im am outfittin a 14/36 weldbuilt crawdad .080. Seems to me you would loose in rpms at the prop but gain pitch with the larger prop,, would u just end up back were u started..any body runnin one

I have the 12 gear red. on a war eagle 436 and it pushes fine. Had to go over a tree on its maiden voyage 2 adults and a 12 yr old. It would almost plane out put I needed to mess with the trim tab to get the motor up more.

thanks,,,do you know what that thing wieghs,,,MB says 130

In the paper work it says 120, but who knows? As I bought it as a package for a great price, like half off.

thats a little boat, ive got right about the same exacy thing u got with an 11hp i built. itll get highcentered and push over logs but im constantly ready for it to get ripped open. i assume u meant .080

No, 120 is exactly what I meant!! He asked about weight not thickness.

my mistake.

actualy the bottom is a little over 3/4 in thick,,,lol,, my bad,,,,seems like if you go much past a 9hp you might as well go on to a 23,,,the weight is about the same