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[shuswap outdoors]

I currently have a SSV16 with a 30hp Merc. The 30 is fine solo but am finding I'm having 2-3 people on it more and more and the 30 is under powered for that load.

I'm going to repower it with a 40 but see that the Honda 50 is the same weight as the 40 (216lbs) so I'm thinking for an extra$500 I might as well go with the 50 and will have more then enough power........ I have a 5hp kicker so trolling speed is not an issue.


So any opinions thoughts things I should think about? Have already talked to the company that does my boat insurance and also talked to the coast guard and both have told me I'm fine going with a hp larger then the tag on the boat (40) thanks for your time!

 

[Damien]

I have seen your videos and progression on your boat build. Great stuff to watch and your boat is set up nicely and very well thought out.

IMHO, it is a great 1-2 man fishing rig, 3 in a pinch trolling around. I wouldn't try to keep tinkering a platform that has inherit limitations in terms of people and HP capacity. I would use it as is. Or consider upsizing altogether instead of chasing a bit better this and that.

It's such a nice rig, just run with it. But if your heart is set, insurance and Transport Canada give it the thumbs up (get it in writing) then giv'er!

 

[shuswap outdoors]

Thanks for the reply. As you stated its great the way it is solo/2 person boat but with family wanting to go out more and more its a bit under-gunned on the big lakes. We only ever fish two rods so having 3-5 poeple (family) in it is not a big deal for space and getting a new boat is out of the picture as I love the size and what we have done to it so far.........

I just want to make sure that going with the Honda 50 is not going to make it a crazy death trap!

 

[Damien]

You don't have to go full throttle if it gets squirelly at WOT speeds. Have at it!

But if you have that power on hand if/when you need it. Perfect.

 

[shuswap outdoors]

You don't have to go full throttle if it gets squirelly WOT speeds. Have at it!

Thanks again!