I thought about that too. Just concerned about being sucked in to the
middle of the bay from wind and chops!

Butch Davis wrote:
I believe the motor would be powerful enough in 1 to 2' chop in an aluminum
boat of 18' LOA.. The question of sufficient power for two large adults can
best be answered by an on-water test. Get a friend and give er a try.

Butch
"louis" wrote in message
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I picked up a used 18' Bayrunner (aluminum boat) from a kind lady that
her husband owned. He passed away. He placed a 15 hp outboard and
from the size of the boat it seems a bit small.

His son told me that with him and his dad they can cruise at 15-20 mph
and cut through wind with no problem so his dad never thought about
placing a larger motor.

If I'm in choppy water (1'-2') would this motor be large enough for me
and a friend to ride in? It can get windy where I'm at. I'm not
looking for a speed boat but I don't want to be underpowered for safety
reasons.

Any experience would be appreciated.