I am thiniking about buying a Lowe 1860vt tunnel jon boat. Boat weight
is listed at 570 lbs.

I am receiving different dealer recommendations on Yamaha 4 cyl jet
engine size. One says a minimum of 90 HP (60 usable) and another says
60 HP (40 usable) is fine. The one recommending the 90 HP says that it
will take forever to get on plane.

Can you help me?

Doug

On 12 May 2006 13:59:03 -0700, wrote:

I am thiniking about buying a Lowe 1860vt tunnel jon boat. Boat weight
is listed at 570 lbs.

I am receiving different dealer recommendations on Yamaha 4 cyl jet
engine size. One says a minimum of 90 HP (60 usable) and another says
60 HP (40 usable) is fine. The one recommending the 90 HP says that it
will take forever to get on plane.

Can you help me?

Doug

What's the maximum size allowed for the boat?
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90 for console steering
50 for tiller

I would like to go tiller

wrote:
I am thiniking about buying a Lowe 1860vt tunnel jon boat. Boat weight
is listed at 570 lbs.

I am receiving different dealer recommendations on Yamaha 4 cyl jet
engine size. One says a minimum of 90 HP (60 usable) and another says
60 HP (40 usable) is fine. The one recommending the 90 HP says that it
will take forever to get on plane.

Can you help me?


I had a 16' Alumaweld flat bottom sled with a tired old 85hp
Merc and jet pump. It was ok with a light load but marginal
with more. When that motor died I got a '98 115hp Merc 2
stroke. That was plenty and I never regretted having a bit
more than enough power.

Thanks for the reply.

I intend to use the boat primarily for Steelhead river fishing in
Michigan. I know they are inefficient, noisy etc. but they are great
for this application.

Doug

wrote:
Thanks for the reply.

I intend to use the boat primarily for Steelhead river fishing in
Michigan. I know they are inefficient, noisy etc. but they are great
for this application.

Doug


And steelhead are worth the effort!