I have the 10' with a 5 hp Suzuki. It planes at 20 kn with my self
and my 110lb. wife aboard. I have had 600lbs incl engine in it and it
moves at 5kn at 1/2 throttle, dry and safe. Weight distribution is
essential. A word of caution. The boat is so flexible that the motor
shaft will bind against the trailing edge of the hull at high load and
speed, making it impossible to steer safely. You must position the
motor at the extreme limit of the tilt adjustment to correct this
condition. The resultant thrust angle will require you to move your
weight forward to keep the bow down.



On 11 Sep 2004 00:03:54 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

The boat will not take the added thrust. It bends now with 5hp. The
added hp for $60 is nice, but you'll never use more than 3/4 throttle.

You have the 10'? How much weight have you carried and still planed? I was
thinking that with 3 people aboard the extra horse might help once we're
moving.

RB