Pleasent Surprise for new boat

Pleasent surprise thursday when I took my new 1448 to the lake. I took my 15hp off my 1434 tin and put it on the new 1448 that weighs more than twice as much. I put everything that was in the old boat in the new boat and when I checked the speed it ran two mile an hour faster than my old 1434. ( 26mph versus 24). Was expecting it to be much slower. I did raise the motor on this one about 1 inch on the transom. I wonder if this made the difference ?

Maybe more plaining surface???

I'm sure glad to hear that your 15 pushes it good. I WILL have a 1448 one day. But most likely, I will upgrade my 8hp to 15hp on my 1436 first. Was wondering if it would work on the 1448 when I get it and put the 8 back on my 1436.

Raising the motor surely has a little to do with it but hull design probably has more to do with it

I love when that happens. :mrgreen:

Floats much higher in the water than the 1434 and amazing how much more stable it is. Even I can walk around in it with no problem. I mostly fish with one of my grandchildren (5 to 19 years old) and feel they are much safer in this boat. Never take more than one at a time though.lol