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Some questions about outboard jet hull sizes
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<blockquote data-quote="dhoganjr" data-source="post: 418035" data-attributes="member: 12925"><p>If you plan on hauling 5 or 6 people all the time you will want a wide hull, preferably 60" bottom or even 70". 1860 would be ideal. Only issue with a bigger boat is you are going to need a bigger engine. The narrower a boat is the deeper in the water it will run. A wider hull will displace more water and will ride higher while on plane if you have enough power to push it. For an 1860 bare minimum hp for that load would be a 115/80 and it is going to struggle when you load it down. I would recommend at least a 150/105, it would easily plane it out and carry a load much better. I was running a 250 Pro XS on my 1860, it is a commercial hull though with no coast guard weight or hp limits. For insurance purposes and liability reasons you will want to stay within the limits on the boat. Most 1860's have a limit of 150 hp or less on the tag. I am ordering a new 2060 to get a commercial hull this time because they can't build one under 20 in a commercial rating, government regulations. </p><p></p><p>Depends on how much you want to spend and if you run where there are any hp limits. A lot of boats around my area run 60/40 due to the hp limits in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. </p><p></p><p>To answer your question a little better. A narrower hull will be faster. Adding length will increase weight capacity without affecting speed. A wider hull will easily carry more weight, but will be a bit slower due to pushing more water. A wider hull will also plane easier with a heavier load.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dhoganjr, post: 418035, member: 12925"] If you plan on hauling 5 or 6 people all the time you will want a wide hull, preferably 60" bottom or even 70". 1860 would be ideal. Only issue with a bigger boat is you are going to need a bigger engine. The narrower a boat is the deeper in the water it will run. A wider hull will displace more water and will ride higher while on plane if you have enough power to push it. For an 1860 bare minimum hp for that load would be a 115/80 and it is going to struggle when you load it down. I would recommend at least a 150/105, it would easily plane it out and carry a load much better. I was running a 250 Pro XS on my 1860, it is a commercial hull though with no coast guard weight or hp limits. For insurance purposes and liability reasons you will want to stay within the limits on the boat. Most 1860's have a limit of 150 hp or less on the tag. I am ordering a new 2060 to get a commercial hull this time because they can't build one under 20 in a commercial rating, government regulations. Depends on how much you want to spend and if you run where there are any hp limits. A lot of boats around my area run 60/40 due to the hp limits in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. To answer your question a little better. A narrower hull will be faster. Adding length will increase weight capacity without affecting speed. A wider hull will easily carry more weight, but will be a bit slower due to pushing more water. A wider hull will also plane easier with a heavier load. [/QUOTE]
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