hp recommendation

[tony69starcraft]

i just bought a 1972 16’ mirrocraft boat, the beam is 64”. there isn’t a capacity plate on it. according to their website the boat without motor weighs 343#. what kind of motor should i put on it?

if it helps, the maximum weight of gear and passengers would be about 500#.

the previous owner said it did well with a 9.9, but that doesn’t sound like enough, i was thinking 15 or 25.

any input is appreciated

 

[ahicks]

Enough to do what?

 

[jbcurt00]

i just bought a 1972 16’ mirrocraft boat, the beam is 64”......

......according to [underline] their website[/underline] the boat without motor weighs 343#.

What website?

Mirrocraft's doesnt list legacy brochures, only current models....

Which is where I suspect you got the 343lbs....

If yours is a 1972, its likely to be different the a 2019 model of the same size boat:

16ft X 64in

 

[Scott Danforth]

Assuming its a deep fisherman, 35hp. http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Mirrocraft_by_Northport/bp/20br1303

 

[tony69starcraft]

yeah, i can’t find the old model’s specs. the title says it’s an F 3696, i assume the newer models are close to that.

as far as to do what? i want to take it on the maumee river, which has a pretty swift current in the shallower spots. so i guess just move?

 

[tony69starcraft]

does anybody know where i can find the specs on an older boat? or should i just use a tape measure to figure things out?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Did you not see the link I posted in post #4?

 

[tony69starcraft]

Did you not see the link I posted in post #4?

nope, i missed that, i thought it was part of your tagline. perfect, that’s it! thank you!

if the max is 35hp, would it be grossly underpowered at 9.9? i don’t need to go fast, just make it to fishing spots.

 

[Scott Danforth]

you can make it to fishing spots with a 2hp.

a 20 hp would get you on plane

 

[tony69starcraft]

you can make it to fishing spots with a 2hp.

a 20 hp would get you on plane

20-25hp is what i’ll go with. thanks for all of your advice, it’s much appreciated

 

[Watermann]

One thing to think about. With your utility style boat and a tiller 25HP motor, weight distribution will be essential as the majority of weight will be in the stern.

 

[tony69starcraft]

one more dumb question, i’m assuming short shaft would be the right fit for this boat?

 

[Watermann]

Measure the transom, S 15" L 20"

 

[tony69starcraft]

the transom is 16”, short shaft then?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Yes. Depending on the motor you get, you may have to adjust up or down just a bit...