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Powering 72 Alumacraft F7 - 1995 Mercury 25 HP
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<blockquote data-quote="gholmes" data-source="post: 299255" data-attributes="member: 10829"><p>Pappy, thanks for the reply. I did purchase the subject outboard. Logic being that 1HP over the rating isn't likely to be detrimental. I'll keep my fingers crossed and my negotiating skills sharp if I get questioned on the 24HP rating with that motor hanging off the back. The hull doesn't have a capacity tag on it, I learned the specs by contacting Alumacraft directly. Not sure if I need to rectify that before putting it on the water, but I'll check on it.</p><p></p><p>I'm replacing the transom wood anyhow, so it will be in good shape when I'm done (it's currently in OK shape, but new wood is cheap insurance). It currently has Oak on the inside and plywood on the outside. Neither appear to have been sealed when they were installed, so they need to go. I'm considering Mahogany or Teak, though I've read that some folks have used plywood successfully when properly sealed. Any thoughts on that?</p><p></p><p>I'm relatively new to small boats with outboards. My primary experiences have been on a 24' Grady White that had a 350/Volvo Penta inboard/outboard and with high-powered bass boats.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gholmes, post: 299255, member: 10829"] Pappy, thanks for the reply. I did purchase the subject outboard. Logic being that 1HP over the rating isn't likely to be detrimental. I'll keep my fingers crossed and my negotiating skills sharp if I get questioned on the 24HP rating with that motor hanging off the back. The hull doesn't have a capacity tag on it, I learned the specs by contacting Alumacraft directly. Not sure if I need to rectify that before putting it on the water, but I'll check on it. I'm replacing the transom wood anyhow, so it will be in good shape when I'm done (it's currently in OK shape, but new wood is cheap insurance). It currently has Oak on the inside and plywood on the outside. Neither appear to have been sealed when they were installed, so they need to go. I'm considering Mahogany or Teak, though I've read that some folks have used plywood successfully when properly sealed. Any thoughts on that? I'm relatively new to small boats with outboards. My primary experiences have been on a 24' Grady White that had a 350/Volvo Penta inboard/outboard and with high-powered bass boats. [/QUOTE]
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