What size motor on a john boat?

augind13 · Faceplant Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 8

I am a 220 pounder and am looking for a little river boat that I see some of you skating on. What is a good size boat and motor for something small?

Scott MN Peterson · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 160 City: Shakopee

I have a 16' with a 70 horse Johnson and she is a champion! I'm 190 and it pops me right up. A 40 horse would be fine to. You have to remember that you will have a driver in the boat and if you have anybody else in there you will need more power. Try not to get anything to short or skinny because it will end up being unstable when you cut out and such.

Evan71 · Posted: Aug 18, 2010 10:47 am Post subject:

Scott MN Peterson, thats a big johnson...

DaeDae · Posted: Aug 18, 2010 11:22 am Post subject:

I've got a 16flattie with a 2 stroke 40 it does great deep water started someone your size with 5 head on the boat

augind13 · Faceplant Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 8

Thanks for the info