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| Author: | Coastal Quack [ Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What motor size should I buy |
Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I am looking to buy a surface drive. I have an alweld 1444 and would like some motor size suggestions. Also, with the added weight of a mud motor should I add pontoons? Your input is greatly appreciated. |
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| Author: | Roostertail3 [ Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What motor size should I buy |
Pontoons ( pods) will hurt the performance of a surface drive, it could also interfere with turning radius. With that size boat I would think a GTR25 would be a good fit. I would recommend calling the makers of different motors and asking them their opionion on motor size for your boat, they would know more than most on any forum. |
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| Author: | reharbert [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What motor size should I buy |
I have a 14x42 Alweld, and I couldn't imagine putting my 25GTR on it. Too heavy. It has a Backwater SWOMP longtail with a 23hp. Pretty nice combo. |
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| Author: | Roostertail3 [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What motor size should I buy |
O crap I read that first and though the boat was a 1644 not a 1444. A 25gtr would be to heavy. I would check out copper head if you want a surface drive if not you can get a good sized LT from several different manufacturers. |
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| Author: | Coastal Quack [ Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What motor size should I buy |
I appreciate the feedback. Long tails are lighter than surface drives? Thanks again. |
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| Author: | reharbert [ Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What motor size should I buy |
They are. Much less material and parts. With that boat, I think a long tail would be a great option. Especially a Backwater Inc. version. Or a small CopperHead. |
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| Author: | 1448jonboat [ Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What motor size should I buy |
Depending on the size of longtail, the Copperhead surface drives can be lighter. I had a 25 hp longtail that weighed 175 lbs and the Copperheads weigh about 135 lbs. I'd put a Copperhead 23hp on that boat. Forget the pods. |
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| Author: | Stinkymud [ Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What motor size should I buy |
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