HI
I have a 16'6" v bottom crestliner with a 25hp tiller ob on it. It
weighs 750# empty. With 2 200lb adults, 2 9 year old children, 2 6 gal
gas tanks, Anchor, coolers, fishing stuff etc… it will do 20mph with a
11" inch prop. More than enough for where I fish. By myself with one
tank and the extra chairs removed and a 13" inch prop it will do 26mph
on a good day. Just to give you an idea on speed.
I have been looking to replace my motor with this one though for more
speed. http://www.smalloutboards.com/j5598.htm

Paul


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Hand tiller outboards-Which would you choose?

Yamaha/Mercury 30 hp 747cc 3 cyl. $3500
Yamaha 25hp 498cc 2 cyl. hi-thrust model $3200

Suzuki/Johnson 25 hp or 30 hp 597cc 3 cyl. $2700 or $3500

Nissan 25hp or 30 hp 492cc $2800 or $3000

Honda 25 hp or 30 hp 552cc 2 cyl.$3500 or $3800

Going on a 18' Sea Ark MV1872 heavy duty (.125 aluminum) "super" jon
boat (80 hp max?)
fuel efficiency most important. Cruising at moderate speeds, around
15mph is the goal.
Is this underpowered @ 25-30 hp?
Thanks!