7.5 merc will it work good on my 14'

recon2g · Sep 30, 2009

:shock: Hi all

I found a 7.5 hp Mercury for sale and need to know if I should get it as the Guy wants $75.00 for it. Has good spark and compresion. Do you think it will push my 14 foot alum ok with 2 in it?

CarlF · Sep 30, 2009

Depends on what you consider ok.
Will it plane the boat? Maybe, depends on the load & conditions. Probably looking at a ~15 mph if you get it to plane.
It will definately scoot along at hull speed (6-8 mph).

What is the boat rated for? Its best to max out the rating unless their are HP restrictions where you are boating.

recon2g · Sep 30, 2009

CarlF said:
Depends on what you consider ok.
Will it plane the boat? Maybe, depends on the load & conditions. Probably looking at a ~15 mph if you get it to plane.
It will definately scoot along at hull speed (6-8 mph).

What is the boat rated for? Its best to max out the rating unless their are HP restrictions where you are boating.

the boat is rated for a 15 hp but didn't know if I should pick this one up as it is cheep for down here.

Loggerhead Mike · Sep 30, 2009

thats pretty cheap make sure you run it well before handing the cash over

i had a 7.5 ted williams. it went fast enough for me but wouldnt plane out my 12 footer

recon2g · Sep 30, 2009

Loggerhead Mike said:
thats pretty cheap make sure you run it well before handing the cash over

i had a 7.5 ted williams. it went fast enough for me but wouldnt plane out my 12 footer

thanks for the info love this site!!!!!

CarlF · Sep 30, 2009

I would try to find a 1980s-90s johnson/evinrude 9.9 or 15 two stroke, easy to work on, reliable, indestructible and perfect for that boat.

Loggerhead Mike · Sep 30, 2009

what part of florida?

st.pete native here

jsharp · Sep 30, 2009

75.00 dollars if it runs and looks good id buy and resell it if it dont work on your boat

recon2g · Sep 30, 2009

Loggerhead Mike said:
what part of florida?

st.pete native here

Hi New Port Richey 4years down from Wisconsin. Gets to cold up there!!!!

recon2g · Sep 30, 2009

CarlF said:
I would try to find a 1980s-90s johnson/evinrude 9.9 or 15 two stroke, easy to work on, reliable, indestructible and perfect for that boat.

Thanks CarlF, I Am looking at a 15 Evinrude right no for $200.00 looks real clean and I am trying to set up a time to go look at it...dont know the year yet I think it is mid 80's but seen photos of it.

CarlF · Oct 1, 2009

If it runs, grab it before someone else does!

Loggerhead Mike · Oct 1, 2009

Thanks CarlF, I Am looking at a 15 Evinrude right no for $200.00 looks real clean and I am trying to set up a time to go look at it...dont know the year yet I think it is mid 80's but seen photos of it.

x2 on that ill be looking for around the same motor come spring. need somthing with alittle more *** on the big lakes than my 3hp

recon2g · Oct 1, 2009

Loggerhead Mike said:
Thanks CarlF, I Am looking at a 15 Evinrude right no for $200.00 looks real clean and I am trying to set up a time to go look at it...dont know the year yet I think it is mid 80's but seen photos of it.

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x2 on that ill be looking for around the same motor come spring. need somthing with alittle more *** on the big lakes than my 3hp

Hey Loggerhead Mike, Where are all the great fishing holes along the gulf, also plan on doing some crabbing love the stone crab.

recon2g · Oct 1, 2009

CarlF said:
If it runs, grab it before someone else does!

Thanks for all your help on this, I will keep you all posted and send some photos when it's home with me. 8)

shizzy77 · Oct 1, 2009

I have a 6HP on my 14' Alumacraft. with just me and a fishing rod it scoots around just fine. Trolling motor, battery and all my gear, not so much. it gets the job done, but an extra 4-5 HP would be great. 9.9-15HP would be ideal.

TEDINGTON · Oct 4, 2009

I have a '73 14ft alum Sea King with a 9.9 Force and it will plane out and go pretty quickly. The boat is rated for a max of 15hp like yours is. But, if it is only yourself and maybe one other person and gear, you could get by with a 9.9 otherwise, go for the max if you can find one.

recon2g · Oct 4, 2009

TEDINGTON said:
I have a '73 14ft alum Sea King with a 9.9 Force and it will plane out and go pretty quickly. The boat is rated for a max of 15hp like yours is. But, if it is only yourself and maybe one other person and gear, you could get by with a 9.9 otherwise, go for the max if you can find one.

Thanks Tedington I am looking for somthing in a motor now,Found a 1994 Tohatsu 9.9 in a two stroke, have not seen the motor yet but hope to hear and see something today. I gess I am not in to big of a hurry but would like to have something before crab season. will only be myself and my better half most of the time, We hope to be able to dive from it to(as in hookah diving.

CarlF · Oct 4, 2009

Tohatsu's are great motors, I run a '98 18 hp two stroke and love it.

recon2g · Oct 4, 2009

CarlF said:
Tohatsu's are great motors, I run a '98 18 hp two stroke and love it.

Hey Carl do you do crabing there to or just fishing?

CarlF · Oct 5, 2009

Fishing and Duck Hunting.

Never got into crabbing. Dont have traps or the time to check them daily.
We don't have stone crabs (well a few here and there but no targetable numbers), just blue crabs.

7.5 merc will it work good on my 14'

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