outboard for 12 ft boat

Post by **lars56ca** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:25 pm

I'm hoping someone out there might be able to help me narrow down my choices. I now have a 12 foot aluminum boat fitted with a 7.5 Evinrude that I'm looking to get a new motor for.
The boats rated for 10HP with a max weight of 500 lbs (does this include the motor?) and the transom is 16"
I don't go on very big lakes and only get out 10-20 times a year.
Should I go with a 9.9 or something smaller? Would a 9.9 4 stroke exceed the boats rating because of it's extra weight??
Long or short shaft? What size transom do most lighter 14' boats have ( on the off chance I upgrade to 14')?
I'm leaning towards either a Honda/Yamaha or Mercury but I'm open to any and all suggestions. Thanks in advance

Post by **Fisher Dude** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:14 pm

I just got a Honda 20hp 4 stroke - long shaft on the back of a 14'. The same boat comes in two different transoms so you have to match the motor accordingly.

You should have a short shaft for your 12' - 16" transom. The weight on the 9.9 (manual/short) is only 92 lbs (not too bad).

Here are the specs for the 9.9
http://www.hondamarine.ca/MarineEng/Mod ... /BF9.9.htm

D.K. Dods out in Manotick is a great Honda dealer! http://www.magma.ca/~dkdods/index.htm

Post by **bucketbass** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:40 pm

I have a 12 foot aswell and I just bought a 2005 Johnson 9.9 2 stroke, last year. It's moves it along nicely, just flys with one person, and I can't imagine it being more fuel efficent... I hit the lake about the same, 10 -20 time a season and I fill my small tank up maybe 2 or 3 times a season tops. It's also only weighs 74 lbs. I built decking and storage into her so weight counts, plus it's a small boat anyways.

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