Pontoon Cat 22 Hp

Boise PC24 · Post by **Boise PC24** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:08 pm

In the study plans for the pontoon cat 22 the max horsepower is 75. Would it be possible to go with a 150 or higher?

Post by **jacquesmm** » Mon May 13, 2013 9:30 am

Why?

The boat will not go much faster, you will have to reinforce the transom and the trim will be bad.
The ideal engine is 50 HP.

Boise PC24 · Post by **Boise PC24** » Tue May 14, 2013 10:52 pm

What is the top speed with a 50 HP engine? Would I be able to pull a tube with that engine?

Im new to boating and I really like the look of the Pontoon Cat! I have 3 small children so the large deck option really appeals to me! I would also like to be able to pull a tube!

Post by **jacquesmm** » Mon May 20, 2013 9:25 am

Speed will depend on the load but on average, the boat will go about 15 mph with a 50.
Except for some monster tri-pontoons, that's about as fast as they go: top 18 to 20 mph, cruise at 15.

AMC · Post by **AMC** » Mon May 20, 2013 10:20 am

For reference, I would pull my young ones around in the tube at about 18 - 20. Your not going to impress any teens with that speed, but the younger ones like it.

I did meet a guy with a tri-tube and a 250 or 300 on the back, he could do about 45 in it, but I can't imagine what the fuel bill was like.

Post by **jacquesmm** » Mon May 20, 2013 10:30 am

You should be able to pull with a 75, borderline with a 50 HP.

Boise PC24 · Post by **Boise PC24** » Mon May 20, 2013 10:04 pm

Thanks Jacquesmm and AMC! I think that is a good cruising speed for what I need! I just want something to cruise around on the reservoirs here in Idaho and teaching my kids how to fish! My kids are small so its just what I need. Maybe when they get older we will look at building another Bateau that will go a little faster

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I looking at purchasing the plans in a few weeks! I just need to decide if I want a 20ft or 22ft, and what size I want the beam to be!
If I understand the the study plans correctly, you go anywhere from 8' 6" to 10' correct?

Post by **jacquesmm** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:38 am

You can have any beam you want between 8 and 10' by adjusting the length of the cross beams.

AMC · Post by **AMC** » Tue May 21, 2013 12:31 pm

I would contact the DMV about trailer width limits in Idaho. I can't imagine it being a problem at 10 feet, but I'd still check.

Boise PC24 · Post by **Boise PC24** » Tue May 21, 2013 11:30 pm

AMC wrote:I would contact the DMV about trailer width limits in Idaho. I can't imagine it being a problem at 10 feet, but I'd still check.

I will definitely check on that!

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