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 Is 23hp sufficient for 1748 
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Post Is 23hp sufficient for 1748
Good day ladies and gents! I'm new to mud motord and looking for some advice on a longtail for my new boat, a 1748 aluminum mod V. My hunting load will be 3 people and a couple dozen decoys. The place I hunt has lots of vegetation so I'm more looking for power to keep from getting stuck, speed is not as much of a concern. I'm looking at a used go-devil or mud buddy style frame (not a Thai kit)- would 23 hp work well? There is a used kawi 27 up for sale in my area, but I'm not sure the extra weight would be worth it? Thanks for any advice!


Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:55 am
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Post Re: Is 23hp sufficient for 1748
it will push you, don't expect you'll see much over 15mph. Backwarter seems to have a bit more speed to them..

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Sat Jun 16, 2018 4:55 pm
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Post Re: Is 23hp sufficient for 1748
The 27 (kawa or kohler) is a significant torque increase over the 23. That kawa is a good engine. Put gatorglide on the bottom and up the sides of your boat, and it'll make a big difference in the veggies.

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Sat Jun 16, 2018 5:21 pm
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