outboard motors

Breeeeett · Faceplant Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 48 City: Morris

what is the smallest possible motor that will give a decent pull behind a jon boat, around 12 ftr.

Travis B · Frontside 180 Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 321 City: townie

Breeeeett, probly 20 my friend has a little skiff that we ride behind it has a 30 and brimgs me up perfectly fine.

Breeeeett · Faceplant Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 48 City: Morris

yeah i figured prob at last 20... i was hoping a 15 cuz i can get one for free. a 15 seems to be quick enough but im not sure if it will be while pulling someone. i guess there is really only one way to find out.

bromfutter · Posted: May 27, 2009 10:05 am Post subject:

Breeeeett, get the 15 for free, try it, if its a no go then sell it and get a 25.

Chad H · Posted: May 27, 2009 10:22 am Post subject:

Breeeeett,
If the 15 is running strong it might work. We used to ride with a 15 and we'd have to really work for like 2 minutes to get up. Just depends on the motor.

Soulprogression · Posted: May 27, 2009 11:03 am Post subject:

25 is the magic # but you might get away with the 15 being it's a smaller boat, keep it to a rider and driver and put your gas tank in the middle or up front and you might get away with it. Smash

BenBuser · Pop Shuvit Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 134 City: Left Coast

Good luck i have been looking for a short shaft hand tiller 25 horse myself.
They are Expensive Shocked

Breeeeett · Faceplant Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 48 City: Morris

yes they are, thats why im hoping the 15 will work. i guess we will see

Fryguy · Posted: May 28, 2009 7:27 am Post subject:

15 should will work if you get a tiny aluminum boat and dockstart lighter the setup the better.

bmosing · Posted: May 28, 2009 8:36 am Post subject:

get the 15 for free. if it doesnt work sell it and get a 25 lol

Breeeeett · Faceplant Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 48 City: Morris

Fryguy, thats what i was thinking that it might not be enough for a deep water start, but its good to hear a dock start should work... now im pumped to try it Crazy Eyes

Fryguy · Posted: May 29, 2009 7:51 am Post subject:

ive ridden behind a flatback canoe with a 9.5 anything is possible, so just make the best of it, a little aluminum pond cruisers can be found cheep. back in high school a buddy of mine had a 10-12ft aluminum jon we use to put it in the back of my truck. with the tailgate down it fit pirfect, no trailer no bulljive, easy to lift for 2 people.

Breeeeett · Faceplant Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 48 City: Morris

Fryguy, behind a canoe?! Laughing

that would be a sight. Smash