fish2keel
Well-known member
hey guys,
Im looking at a 18x54 flat bottom jon boat and am trying to figure out what outboard to put on the back end. I do not see a plate on the boat so I can't go off that.
I usually will use this boat for fishing the rivers here in florida and in mississippi and sometimes do a little duck hunting in it but mostly fishing. It will usually just consist of me along with sometimes one other person.
I know without knowing the weight and everything of the boat we can't be specific on the size of the outboard but a good estimate would be good. Im looking to get it pretty fast doesn't have to be a speed demon cause jon boats aren't made for this but don't want to have any lack of power.
I found a 1998 50 hp force which seems nice since its light and has good horse power and also a 1994 55 hp yamaha enduro.
I have been trying to find people with similar outboards or boats and can't find much.
Thanks in advance for any advice for the size outboard for this boat.
F2k
Im looking at a 18x54 flat bottom jon boat and am trying to figure out what outboard to put on the back end. I do not see a plate on the boat so I can't go off that.
I usually will use this boat for fishing the rivers here in florida and in mississippi and sometimes do a little duck hunting in it but mostly fishing. It will usually just consist of me along with sometimes one other person.
I know without knowing the weight and everything of the boat we can't be specific on the size of the outboard but a good estimate would be good. Im looking to get it pretty fast doesn't have to be a speed demon cause jon boats aren't made for this but don't want to have any lack of power.
I found a 1998 50 hp force which seems nice since its light and has good horse power and also a 1994 55 hp yamaha enduro.
I have been trying to find people with similar outboards or boats and can't find much.
Thanks in advance for any advice for the size outboard for this boat.
F2k