what size 2 stroke do i need? 15 ft boat

[moorbee]

I have a 15ft or 4.6 meter nautiglass half cab 78 model. <br />I use the boat to go outside fishing and in lakes as well. <br />It has a 55hp chrysler on it now which is to small for crossing a bar at times. <br />What would be an ideal size for the boat if i put a brand new 2 stroke on it. <br />PS. The transom is rated to 85 hp.<br />regards moorbee

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: what size 2 stroke do i need? 15 ft boat

Ideal size is the Max that the boat will allow. No one wishes the had less power.. Although the 55 should move it just fine... I would say a jump to a newer 70HP would get you where you would like to be to be, as they are rated at the propshaft, as opposed to the powerhead..

 

[quantumleap]

Re: what size 2 stroke do i need? 15 ft boat

Keep in mind that your "55 Horse" Chrysler was only putting out about 43- 48 hp at the prop.