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sixgun86
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That should be perfect for your boat. Not sure what Lowe rates their 12' but usually expect around 5-10hp.
Also.. WE NEED PICS!
That should be perfect for your boat. Not sure what Lowe rates their 12' but usually expect around 5-10hp.
Also.. WE NEED PICS!
JMichael
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It's going to depend a lot on how much weight you put in the boat. People, fuel, battery, trolling motor, etc all add in to the final number.
MOE
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I have a 1436 with a 8hp 2 stroke. With just me and a few gallons of gas, I can run about 21-23 mph. Add a battery and a couple anchors, 19-20mph, Add another person, ice chest, and fishing gear, 15-16 mph.
Of course, I've always wondered if the previous owner did something to the motor because is seems REAL powerful for an 8hp.
Of course, I've always wondered if the previous owner did something to the motor because is seems REAL powerful for an 8hp.
I have an 8 HP 2 stroke evinrude, great motor. On my old 12' v-hull, I'd guess it clipped along at 12-14 or so MPH. Never opened it up on my 1440 (5 MPH limit lakes). On my 1448, with two people and gear, max GPS speed is 8.0 - 8.4 MPH. Not a speed demon, but very reliable and sips gas.
Thanks guys keep it coming! My main concern is fit/trim/planing. I know I shouldn't have a problem but I hate it when you drop a motor on something and it sits too low or too high and rides goofy as a result. In an 80lb 12' zodiac with just a tank of gas I was getting about 23-4 mph. I don't usually carry extra people. Just gas and fishing gear.
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