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 Outboard hp recommendation?
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07/16/18 12:26 AM
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Jon15tx
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I have a 18 ft Ranger center console that has an empty weight of 1435 lbs that I’m looking to repower. It has a max hp rating of 175hp. I’m not one that needs to have the ability to go 60 mph. Just looking for thoughts on what a good hp range to look into would be without under powering. Thanks.
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Re: Outboard hp recommendation?
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07/16/18 10:04 AM
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Gamblinman
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Re: Outboard hp recommendation?
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07/16/18 12:01 PM
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Pat Goff
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Nobody has ever regretted putting the rated motor on their hull. Ever.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/X48Kbbq/scooter-shallow.jpg)
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Re: Outboard hp recommendation?
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07/16/18 01:28 PM
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texcajun
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Having had and ridden in underpowered boats, go with rated. It's not about going the fastest, it's about getting the best performance out of your hull with the least amount of effort.
2002 Scandy White, 2002 Yamaha 90
Point me towards the water!
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Re: Outboard hp recommendation?
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07/16/18 02:30 PM
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Jon15tx
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Sounds good. thanks for the input.
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Re: Outboard hp recommendation?
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07/16/18 11:00 PM
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needmofish
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Kinda like ACs in Texas , go big.
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