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Coastal Quack
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Joined: Sun Jan 15, 2017 1:11 pm
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Location: Needville, TX
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 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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| Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:54 pm |
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Roostertail3
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Joined: Sun May 22, 2016 10:32 am
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Location: Middle ga
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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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reharbert
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Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:38 am
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Location: Beaumont, Texas
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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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Roostertail3
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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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Coastal Quack
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Location: Needville, TX
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Re: What motor size should I buy I appreciate the feedback. Long tails are lighter than surface drives? Thanks again.
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reharbert
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Location: Beaumont, Texas
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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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1448jonboat
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Joined: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:53 am
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Location: California
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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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Stinkymud
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Location: Becthelsville, Pa
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Re: What motor size should I buy
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