08-19-2014, 01:22 AM
I'm looking for expert opinions. I have a little 12 foot aluminum boat with a 50 lb thrust electric motor. I'm tired of buying batteries for it, and it takes a long time to get from point A to point B. 20+ minutes just to get from the boat ramp at Mantua to the point by the hill. I'm thinking of getting a 4 cycle outboard and wondered how big a motor I need to do the job. I'm limited somewhat on the weight because of the size of the boat and I know it depends on the load. I figure about 400 to 450 lbs with 2 people and equipment. Any replies that can tell me what kind of speed I can expect with different horsepowers, what brands are best and where to look for them would really be appreciated.
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