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Overpowering a 12 foot Jon Boat
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:28 am
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:28 am
I recently came into a 12-foot 54-inch bottom flat in real good condition. The plaque says it is rated for 15 HP. I've been looking online the past week or so, and after seeing more 20-25hp Evinrude/Johnson than 10/15hp. Are there any laws in Louisiana against overpowering?
Being a two-stroke, I would doubt there is a major weight difference in the outboard from 15 to 20.
Being a two-stroke, I would doubt there is a major weight difference in the outboard from 15 to 20.
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Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:31 am to MadtownTiger
there is a law about overpowering. I think they would let you slide if it was only 5 hp rather than putting a 40 on it.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:35 am to MadtownTiger
From LDWF,
No reference to Coast Guard plate? How freakin' vague...
quote:
OVERPOWERING:
No watercraft shall be equipped with any motor or other propulsion machinery beyond its safe power capacity taking into consideration the type and construction of such watercraft and other existing operating conditions.
No reference to Coast Guard plate? How freakin' vague...
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:41 am to hardhead
We have dropped 40 mercs on 12ft and raced them in the river. Get in where you fit in
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:41 am to AlxTgr
quote:
No watercraft shall be equipped with any motor or other propulsion machinery beyond its safe power capacity taking into consideration the type and construction of such watercraft and other existing operating conditions.
Ya, that's about all I saw. I've seen guys overpowered before, but not much.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:46 am to MadtownTiger
Me personally, if I wasn't worried about insuring it, I would not hesitate.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:50 am to AlxTgr
the insurance people dont even look at the boat. just paint over or remove the sticker.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 11:59 am to hardhead
Thanks guys, this boat will be just for duck hunting and fishing sporadically during the year, not an every weekender. Won't be getting insurance for it.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 12:14 pm to MadtownTiger
I know a 9.9 mercury cover fits on a 20/25 hp mercury...
Posted on 1/19/17 at 1:00 pm to MadtownTiger
My brother has a 12ft 48 bottom with a 25 4stroke and it will do about 30mph. Its better with 2 people in the boat because with only one, it takes forever to plane out with the hopping.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 1:26 pm to MadtownTiger
One thing is for sure, you'll never wish you had a smaller motor on the back. Put a 20/25 with a 4 blade and you'll be fine. Just don't crack it back all the way and put some weight to the front. You would also benefit if you add some basic trim tabs.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 1:57 pm to MadtownTiger
Not sure if your interested but I have a 2010 25hp evinrude etec I purchased from magnum outboard in Harvey with only around 10 hours I'll be trying to sell soon. It was bout with only 8 hours and there's nothing wrong with it I just bought a surface drive not long after buying it and haven't used it much. Also has brand new controls with it.
This post was edited on 1/19/17 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 1/19/17 at 2:03 pm to MadtownTiger
i had a boat that was 50 hp overpowered... bitch ran like a scared rabbit 
THat is a wide little boat if it has a 54 inch bottom a 25 should be no problem. My 12 ft jon boat only has a 32 inch bottom and a 48" deck.
THat is a wide little boat if it has a 54 inch bottom a 25 should be no problem. My 12 ft jon boat only has a 32 inch bottom and a 48" deck.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 2:21 pm to bayoudude
Ya I was just thinking about it, I measured the deck. More than likely a 48-inch bottom.
They just posted a 20HP Johnson that I might go take a look at this weekend if it just needs carb work.
They just posted a 20HP Johnson that I might go take a look at this weekend if it just needs carb work.
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