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Tiller Outboard Motor Advice
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:17 am
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:17 am
Looking to swap out my Gatortail 37 for an outboard for the summers. I'm thinking a 50-70hp, with power trim. I have a built-in 12 gal tank in the boat, so don't want to have to mix my gas.
Looking at the price of used ones, it appears I'd be better off buying a used rig, and just taking the motor off and re-selling the boat and trailer. Or is buying new a better bet?
Anyone got any leads on any deals going, or looking to sell their motor?
Looking at the price of used ones, it appears I'd be better off buying a used rig, and just taking the motor off and re-selling the boat and trailer. Or is buying new a better bet?
Anyone got any leads on any deals going, or looking to sell their motor?
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Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:20 am to bootlegger
I do this with my 1854 with a yamaha 90 2 stroke. It has an oil tank so I don't have to premix. It pushes me to about 40 but I need to get a more aggressive prop so I can cruise near that speed. It's a dog to switch it but I'm so glad I did. Beats the heck out of going 26 for 30 minutes to get to the fishing hole.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 9:01 am to bootlegger
I think this was worth doing back with the 35hp engines.
Now with the 37/40 the speed will not be that much faster.
I know a few people who put a 70 4 stoke on a gatortail boat and could only cruise at 35. So they spent a few grand to go about 3 or 4mph faster.
If the noise is that big of an issue I would keep both boats. One for ducks and one for fishing.
Now with the 37/40 the speed will not be that much faster.
I know a few people who put a 70 4 stoke on a gatortail boat and could only cruise at 35. So they spent a few grand to go about 3 or 4mph faster.
If the noise is that big of an issue I would keep both boats. One for ducks and one for fishing.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 10:44 am to bootlegger
I run a 50 tldi on a homemade 18x54. Tops out in the mid 30's and can cruise right at 30 with just about any reasonable load.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 12:02 pm to bootlegger
Have you considered going with a level 3 kit for the gator tail?
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