Opinions on Motor size
 

Ok, my Brother just bought a boat and he is thinking of putting a bigger mudmotor on it and I wanted everyones opinion before doing alot of research. It is a 14ft 1983 Loweline (Lowe) wide flat bottom boat. It currently has a 20hp long-tail and he is thinking of putting a 27hp short-tail on it. What do ya'll think? Just looking for opinions to focus my search on the internet. I believe he likes Gatortail the most. Thanks

oooohhh...

lotsa threads on this one...

http://www.saltycajun.com/forum/show...ght=gator+tail

http://www.saltycajun.com/forum/show...=surface+drive

http://www.saltycajun.com/forum/show...=surface+drive

Best to ask Waltrip since he knows everything about these motors,boats,physics,periodic table,ect.:*****:

Not asking what brand is better just if ya'll think a 27hp will work on that size boat.

Just make sure the transom is beefed up enough that it can handle a surface drive.

It will work

Thank you Raymond

I got a 35 on a 1448 and its only rated for 25, I think you will be ok!

Thank you for your input..it really helps