FS18 max motor weight?

[Bayport_Bob]

Well there's a guy over on Microskiff.com that's mounting an older 50 hp Mercury on his FS18. That should put an end to this debate if/when he posts his performance and draft numbers.

[tech_support]

I just saw that, wow I hope he goes easy with that much HP.

[jacquesmm]

Well there's a guy over on Microskiff.com that's mounting an older 50 hp Mercury on his FS18. That should put an end to this debate if/when he posts his performance and draft numbers.

He may need some ballast forward. I would like to see pictures of the boat trim

[FlaFF]

An older 50hp is likely in the same weight range as a new 25hp four stroke. Weight was the focus of my initial question, which everyone seems to have gotten away from. I never asked about overpowering the boat, I asked about weight on the transom. A 25hp four stroke is within the spec'd hp ratings, but is the weight inline with what it was initially designed for?


Josh

[jacquesmm]

I answered that: 150 lbs.
You can put an heavier engine on there, the boat will trim down by the stern, that's all.
Tomorrow, from the office, I will post the moment to trim and that should end the discussion.
I hope.


Please tell us what engine you want to put on the transom, weight and HP.
That will help us end this exceedingly long thread.

[crabait]

50 HP!!! Where would you like me to send the flowers?