How fast will my new boat go

[csdwarf]

I just got a new boat for 100$, went through the motor, everything seems great


its a 14 foot seabreeze runabout weight 490 lbs the motor weights about 300

its 70hp johnson



so with fuel and everything i figure 1100 pounds Ill put picture on but im just curious how fast you guys think it will go.


what do you think this boat would be good for, water sking, fishing
i need some ideas or i might put the motor on a salt water lobster skiff

 

[ezmobee]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

If that old 70 is running like a top and you aren't pushing a bunch of waterlogged foam around......I think you could see 40MPH.

 

[csdwarf]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

Were would the foam be, as far as u can tell most of the boat is just fiberglass and some places have wood in between for structural reasons im guessing


the outboard runs great, i don't know if its at full output, put it purs like a kitten

it actually runs better then my truck

 

[csdwarf]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

40mph, does that sounds right ,

anyone think slower or faster


personaly i was thinking a bit faster,


but i have a gps and will findout in a while

 

[Wishiniwuzfishin]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

I'm placing my bet on faster ....as long as it isn't waterlogged.

 

[csdwarf]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

It looks all ok, the boat is light thats for sure i cant weight to see

i wana try it out but i dont wana boat in 45 degree water.


maine

 

[marlboro180]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

maine

Ayuh... Where? ( update yer user CP)

Nice lines on that boat, bet she will go plenty fast for a runabout.

 

[skargo]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

Ayuh, I love Maine, and have family there in Island Falls, they have a hunting lodge and guide service.

 

[csdwarf]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

Newcastle ME, its on the coast

google maps it!

 

[csdwarf]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

Ayuh... Where? ( update yer user CP)

Nice lines on that boat, bet she will go plenty fast for a runabout.

You mention that it might go fast for a run about, how fast you do think


and are runabouts normaly slow

 

[Wishiniwuzfishin]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

I try not to give unasked for advice, but I'm going to make an exception. You sound like a novice boater. And that looks like a lot of motor for that little boat. And I imagine there is a reason you got it for $100. Before you take it out, you might want to install a kill switch with a clip on it to attach to yourself. I'd also make sure everyone had a life jacket on and you had all necessary safety equipment, especially a loud or very visible signaling device. And remember, it sounds like the water is going to be very cold and it wouldn't be comfortable if you went in for an unintended swim.

 

[csdwarf]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

I grown up on the water, and this is the first boat ive accualy owned, but ive driven alot of boats and understand everything your saying

ive decided to probably just wait for the water to warm up, like you said if i fall off i would last all that long.


the exact reason why i started this post was because of the statement you made


That looks like a lot of motor for that boat, it does but it also looks like it could be alot of fun

thanks for the advice

I got it for 100$ because my dad owns a business in marine hydraulics and his parter passed away, this was his partners boat and his wife sold it to me for 100$ it was suposidly being used a few years ago

nothing seriously wrong with it, not in great shape but it seems to be structuraly sound and everything works and is free.

 

[Grand Larsony]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

That's a funny looking outboard - never saw one with such a large lower unit. Doesn't look very fast to me. My guess is about 0 mph.

 

[Wishiniwuzfishin]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

It does indeed look like it could be a lot of fun. I wouldn't mind making it the 4th boat in my driveway. It would be the fastest I think. Shouldn't be too terrible on gas either considering its size.

 

[marlboro180]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

Newcastle ME, its on the coast

google maps it!

Dont gotta- lived in Phippsburg a spell! Also on Popham Beach!And by Days ferry ( on middle Rd), oh, cant forget Kingfield...

Great area. Miss it a lot.

As for speed, that thing does not weigh much for the 70hp on there. Plenty fast I am sure.

 

[csdwarf]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

That's a funny looking outboard - never saw one with such a large lower unit. Doesn't look very fast to me. My guess is about 0 mph.

its a longshaft, i think its looks kinda cool, the outboard is just about 5 feet tall, its rediculous

but what you might be seeing is its in a berral i was running it


why do you think it will do 0?

it runs, really well

 

[csdwarf]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

Dont gotta- lived in Phippsburg a spell! Also on Popham Beach!And by Days ferry ( on middle Rd), oh, cant forget Kingfield...

Great area. Miss it a lot.

As for speed, that thing does not weigh much for the 70hp on there. Plenty fast I am sure.

kingfeild rings a bell, i think i remeber seeing it on some snowmobile signs when i went up north this winter to lee maine

 

[Arkman]

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its a longshaft, i think its looks kinda cool, the outboard is just about 5 feet tall, its rediculous

but what you might be seeing is its in a berral i was running it


why do you think it will do 0?

it runs, really well

I think he was making a joke that the lower unit WAS the barrel. I was confused until I went back and looked at the photo. Then I had a little laugh.

 

[marlboro180]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

kingfeild rings a bell, i think i remeber seeing it on some snowmobile signs when i went up north this winter to lee maine

Think Sugarloaf and snowboarding on boilerplate

 

[csdwarf]

Re: How fast will my new boat go

never snowboarded, ski'ed but i like snowmobiles the most,,


and yeah i realize the joke now, i didnt relize that i put a picture that showed the total barrel, because one of them shows a little big of it and it looks funny.


do you think its worth 100$ because i havnt accualy payed for it yet


she let me take it home and get it all going before i decided,