I plan to use the boat out in the ocean of northern california for crabbing, and also for duck hunting. I’d prefer a 4 stroke just because alot of lakes are outlawing 2 strokes, but i also know that will add considerable weight to the power ratio
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like 15hp maybe
I would not put more than 20 hp on it. 10 hp would move it real good.
depend on the amount of free board you got and the beam of the boat,modern 20 hp, old outboards are heavy and big,why not go electric
check with the Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . the one who sold you the boat. . . . he should have all the Spec’s and I strongly recommend that you do not use a boat that small in the ocean specially the Pacific
There should be a plate stating the hp rating on the boat.
A 15 hp two stroke or a four stroke 9. 9 would be the biggest I would use.
Any more will cause trouble.
I had an evinrude 25 on my 10 foot tinnie but that was a 2stroke. A 15hp 4stroke would probably weigh about the same.
Check the I. D Tag on the boat it will tell you the recommended HP for the boat.