is a 15hp going to be ok on the white? - 1654 - 325lb boat hull weight

[mhowerton]

A great place to grab lunch is Heidi's in Norfork.   Great Burgers, Sandwiches and Desserts.  

 

[grizwilson]

Yeah Tony's on Main is one of my favorites.

Ate there Saturday as a matter of fact.

I'm surprised Ham and Griz Wilson haven't replied.

But maybe they are lucky enough to be fishing instead of this.

Pete

Well Pete,

Ham is becoming a workaholic, think he only fished 4 days this week, worked 3.  I did manage 5 but, it is football season had to hang in today but tomorrow????.  I think the 15 will be fine, if they are running 6 large it can be Very slow.  the 54 wide can help it get up higher on plane.  Going slow saves boat damage.  The only time I have been in a tight is big flow, a 1636 will 3 guys, a 5 hp and heavy fog, seemed like it was going to get dark before we made State Park from Cane Island.  Ham and I run 25/20 merc jets two stroke on 2042 boats.  If I were to change it would be a 2048 with a 40/25 Tohatsu jet....... or maybe a 1848 alweld with same motor.  But the 15 is will work, if we are running shallow water we take trolling motors off.  I do have a 9.9 prop for going up Buffalo and CC, and use it when there is lots of trash/leaves in the water, it works fine and would guess your 1654 would draft and weigh similar to my 2042 glass.  My 2 cents.  If I were buying new I would go rent a 15 to see.... could end up with 7 outboards 4 boats in shed like me....

g

[N9BOW]

Thanks g!

I pick the boat up at the builder and will be using it on the Pere Marquette River the weekend its ready. Ill try a 15hp on it when Im up there.

Also thanks mhowerton on the tip for Heidi's for burgers sandwiches and deserts.

 

Eric

[Ham]

I think you'll be fine. Lots of guys run 10 HP. The big water is a pain, but it shouldn't be a safety concern. You'll zip along nicely at 5000 CFCs. It'll be a little slower at 20 K. 

I had a tough stretch at work, but a coworker has healed very nicely from his surgery and is back at work. My OT hours are over for a little while. 

I did not fish today. I power washed my house. Fishing would have been more fun. 

 

 

[snagged in outlet 3]

You guys kill me.

Fishing 4-5 days a week!!!

Pete

 

[dennishoddy]

We just left the White below Bull Shoals last Thursday. I took my 14' v bottom with a 20hp merc, but saw lots of 20' resort boats with 15hp on them.

I have a locator with GPS on mine. With two people in the boat and gear, we could go 18mph down stream, and 11 mph upstream against the major current. we had 12-14' water depth from Sportsman's resort to the dam.

Hope this helps.

[N9BOW]

Thanks Ham
Thanks Dennis

based on everything Iv'e heard and what my wallet is telling my I'll be running a 15 on the new rig.

cant wait for the trip down.

 

[dennishoddy]

Enjoy your trip. Its a great stretch of river with tons of fish.

[N9BOW]

ended up getting a good deal on a 20hp merc with electric start tilt and trim. I should be all set. pick up the new rig in a few weeks.