There should be a sign riveted to the boat stating the maximum HP. As long
as you stay below that you will be fine. That said I have a 10' Jon (rated
at 3HP) but only had a 4HP so I use that for Hudson River fishing. It works
fine. Only a one person boat though.
"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?