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 35 SD on a 1542 opinions... 
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Post 35 SD on a 1542 opinions...
I have a 1542 Tims Custom all weld flat that currently has a 25hp longtail on it. I am looking to go to a surface drive, and was thinking of going in the 23-27 hp range.

After talking to some boat vendors at the sportsman show they seem to think that I would be able to use a 35hp SD. I do want reverse and power trim so that will add a few pounds. Looking at Mudbuddy or Gatortail.

The boat has a 4' aluminum deck in the front with dry storage that also holds the fuel tank. Other than that it is just aluminum flooring. I have hydroturf in it, and gatorglide on the bottom.

My question is :
Is it safe to put that large of a motor on this size boat?
Has anyone done this and had good results out of the combo?
Or am I dumb for thinking that a motor that size might work?

I understand that I could add floatation pods on the back if the motor adds too much weight. I tried to upload a picture of the boat but it wasn't working.


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Post Re: 35 SD on a 1542 opinions...
Very borderline , i would find a bigger hull


Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:10 am
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