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Old 05-25-2011, 09:35 AM
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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
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oooohhh...

lotsa threads on this one...

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

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

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Old 05-25-2011, 09:45 AM
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Best to ask Waltrip since he knows everything about these motors,boats,physics,periodic table,ect.
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Not asking what brand is better just if ya'll think a 27hp will work on that size boat.
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Just make sure the transom is beefed up enough that it can handle a surface drive.
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Not asking what brand is better just if ya'll think a 27hp will work on that size boat.
It will work
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It will work
Thank you Raymond
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I got a 35 on a 1448 and its only rated for 25, I think you will be ok!
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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
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