Interesting...

First, my new inflatable is rated 8hp (I could probably squeeze on a 9.9),
and there's no way I'm gonna lift a 15hp+ 4-stroke around. Second, the 9.9
on the 12-ft aluminum I have gets 2 people planing no problem, and it's
WAY heavier than the inflatable. Third, the salesman said it would plane
easy with 6hp. He's lying of course, but I'd like to think he's not lying
THAT much...

Anyway, if it takes more than 9.9, I'm gonna forget about it and just use
the electric (and oars). A lot quieter and less smelly.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36

On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:41:07 +0000, Tom "HappyFunBoater" Treadway wrote:

No way. 15hp from a 2-stroke will have a heck of a time getting 400lbs up
on plane. You'd have to have one person in the front and the other leaning
forward. I've got a 9.5ft Nautica RIB with a 15hp Merc and getting on plane
with 400lb is tough. However once it's up, then it will fly, and the second
person can even sit in the back with me.

TT

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
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Hi,

I've just bought a 9.5ft inflatable, and I'm wondering what's the
minimum power I need to get it to plane with 2 adults (say 400lb total) on
board?

I will be using the Trusty Electric for 90% of the time, but I may want
to scoot between the Gulf Islands of a day (ie park Far Cove at Wallace
Island and day-trip to Saltspring...)

Any thoughts? I'd think maybe 7.5, possibly 6hp?

Llyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36