ilario Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Here's my rather confusing 'dilemma'! Can I get by with a 9.9 HP 4 stoke (Honda) on a 14' fiberglass? Or would it be way to underpowered? I went out of my way to find a beauty Honda (as you may recall, I had a thread going several days back as I was servicing it...). I did not have the fiberglass boat when I bought the Honda but I came across a deal I couldn't refuse so I bought the fiberglass boat today. My older boat is an 14' aluminum so it's lighter (with very little equipment to weigh it down)..but that's about to be sold. The motor that was sold with the fiberglass is an older (late 50's) 18 hp evinrude but it runs really well and the previous owner took really good care of it. I'd rather stick with the newer, quieter 'smokeless' 4 stroke (the fumes on 2 strokes really bother me) and maybe sell the 18hp even though it pushes the fiberglass better.. any suggestions? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 If your not looking for blast off speeds and just want to putt around yer good. Nice clean looking motor. BTW What kind a glass boat,you got a pic of it.Or did I misit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFISH88 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 ya my brother inlaw had a 9.9 yammie on a 16ft worked fine as long as your not trying to waterski like misfish said.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 when the old lady with the walker on shore blows past you you're definitely underpowered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilario Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 If your not looking for blast off speeds and just want to putt around yer good.Nice clean looking motor. BTW What kind a glass boat,you got a pic of it.Or did I misit Ya, I'm really happy with the Honda purchase... i'd like to post a pic but it says the file is larger than the available space, and I don;t know how to resize it...! If I figure it out, I will post it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) That is the smallest 100 HP motor I have ever seen My nephew has the same motor but 7.5HP and it pushes his 14' fiberglass no problem. As others said, won't get anywhere quickly and the old lady could take you in a race but it is a nice quiet motor that will get you around in the new fiberglass. Ya may want to hold onto the older one that came with the boat though for abit until you are sure you are happy with the 10HP Edited May 31, 2007 by steve_paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilario Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 That is the smallest 100 HP motor I have ever seen LOL - I know eh? Why does Honda do that!?? When my brother saw it for the first time he said, 'holy crap you bought a 100 hp for a 14' !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFISH88 Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 click the picture and go to view and then stretch skew and i usually go from 100 to 25% in both sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now