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