what size motor?

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  1. 14ft
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    14ft Junior Member

    i have a 14 ft jon boat that has about 200 pounds of equipment including myself, and i want to know what size motor
     
    14ft, Apr 5, 2011
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  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    Whatever the builder's plate indicates.
     
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  3. JLIMA
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    JLIMA crazed throttleman

    For most jons a 10hp will push pretty well.....but I agree with Gonzo check the builders plate.
     
    JLIMA, Apr 6, 2011
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  5. michael pierzga
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    Yup , ten hp sounds good. If you can, find a lightweight 2 stroke, keep your gas tank forward and make a short tiller extension . Small craft dont like weight...you the motor and tank in the stern.

    the little yamaha 8hp 2 stroke has a great power to weight ratio. The small Merc 2 stroke..9.8 hp I believe.... has the gear shift built into the twist grip throtle handle. A very fine small boat motor
     
    michael pierzga, Apr 6, 2011
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