08-19-2013, 11:18 PM
Hi Cantab, Yes My husband has ran an OB on an X5. He used a 5 hp Nissan (Merc) with external gas tank. Tank in the motor would be sweet.
15" shaft is fine. He went with the Magnum deck. Added a 2X4 the length of the width of the deck. Two metal straps bracing the back to the deck. Also a wood plate for the motor clamp.
Of course, run the boat with the curve to the front.
![[Image: IMG_0954-1.jpg]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/FlyGoddess/Outlaw%20X5/IMG_0954-1.jpg)
You can see the straps in this shot
![[Image: IMG_0953-1.jpg]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/FlyGoddess/Outlaw%20X5/IMG_0953-1.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_2573.jpg]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/FlyGoddess/Outlaw%20X5/IMG_2573.jpg)
You can go smaller and still get from point A to B in good time. A friend had a 4 hp on his 12' model and cruised pretty good.
Cons: Pain in the behind to turn around and pull start to move short distances. Also the faster you go, you may want to design some king of splash guard.
Oh, and he used the 4" seat extension.
He now uses electric. Much easier.
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15" shaft is fine. He went with the Magnum deck. Added a 2X4 the length of the width of the deck. Two metal straps bracing the back to the deck. Also a wood plate for the motor clamp.
Of course, run the boat with the curve to the front.
You can see the straps in this shot
You can go smaller and still get from point A to B in good time. A friend had a 4 hp on his 12' model and cruised pretty good.
Cons: Pain in the behind to turn around and pull start to move short distances. Also the faster you go, you may want to design some king of splash guard.
Oh, and he used the 4" seat extension.
He now uses electric. Much easier.
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