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Post 23 hp surface drive
Can my buddy put a 23hp surface drive on his 14x32 hull? It has 16 inch sides, I'm trying to tell him no that's it's too heavy, but he doesn't believe me. What do you guys think?

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Post Re: 23 hp surface drive
I've seen one on a 14x42 that had 3-4 inches of freeboard and took water on when he stopped, so hell no.

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Post Re: 23 hp surface drive
I had my 12 hp copperhead on one and it was bad ass heavy so mayb a 1436 but that's the least I would go

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Post Re: 23 hp surface drive
I put a 23 on a 14-36 it was so ass heavy ya have to be real careful when comeing to a stop.Dont think i would do it again.

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Post 23 hp surface drive
I had a 23hp on a 14/42 alweld and i did all kinds of fun shit with that little beast. Including sinking it twice.. But like the others said don't slow down fast might get some water on ya..


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Last shot is awesome Captchaz!!

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^^ X2

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My 14x36 with 160lb LT was ass heavy. too much for comfort

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Post Re: 23 hp surface drive
your friend will be a candidate for the Darwin Awards with that combo.

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Post Re: 23 hp surface drive
I have a foot foot with a 25hp mercury 4stroke 165lbs. The mud buddy 23 mini is 167lbs. I don't see where it would make that much of a difference :?: ?


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