I'm looking at getting a gas motor for a 14' aluminum flat bottom boat. It has a 15 HP capacity. I'm just curious what HP others would recommend. What would be too small?? Any advise would be appreciated.
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We run a 9.9 on our 14' Aluminum, but it is a deep v. I wouldn't go smaller.
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if it says 15hp and you can afford it, GET IT!
I ran a 1436 jon for years with an 80s merc 7.5 and caught tons of fish. With two guys and fishing gear we were doing about 11mph in calm seas. With three guys i couldn't get on plane and was reduced to about 6mph.
Not really much price difference between a used 7.5 and a 15 on ksl though. I'd definetly go with a well maintained 15hp if I were to do it again, it would have enough power to push three guys 12mph and two guys faster than you should be going in a 1436.
Look at the 90s gamefisher motors, they're super light, simple and typically cheaper than the mercs and johnsons. The gamefisher 15hp is built on the same block as the 9.9hp so you get half again the power with zero weight added. Both are lighter than a merc 10hp which means you'll get better economy and power, though they can be arguably less reliable than the big brands.
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Your last comment is true of several 9.9. Ours is an older Honda, and if we were to change Carberator it is basically a 15hp.
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Remover the carburetor from the 9.9 HP motor. The primary difference between a 9.9 HP motor and a 15 HP motor is the carburetor. Changing the carburetor does, however, entail a few other changes.
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Take off the top plate and add one shim--part number 0325038--for each cylinder. The shims go behind the leaf valve and under the top plate. You can buy the shims at the outboard motor dealership.
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So, try looking for a 9.9...LOL
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Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.
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do a 15 if you can
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