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Originally Posted by Mountain Guy
Go 16' with a 40 HP and trailer. Save yourself the hassle of having to upgrade.
Been there..
A few comments.... a 14' with a 20HP is not portable. I know this because I just sold one. You will wreck your body trying to move and mount a 20 HP. I had a fancy motor handler. Its great for moving it around and loading it in the truck and storing it upright....but unfortunately it doesn't take it on and off the back of your boat.
I even had the auto boat loader and all but it was just too much hassle for me so I just ended up trailering it.
It worked good with one or 2 people but with 3 or more it was a slug. I think 12.5 mp is all I could get outta it with 3 people and gear.
You might think thats ok now but trust me, when you want to be able to move on the water that just doesn't cut it.
The boat was a 14' lund WC with a 20HP merc, power trim/elec start.
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I can appreciate the fact that a 14' with 20hp wont be 'portable' but it would only need to be 'portable' 2 or 3 times a year and it will be staying in the water for a few days before loading it back up. The rest of the time it will be trailered.
Im willing to sacrifice in a few areas but being able to move the boat/motor without a trailer isnt one of them. I will never be unloading/loading by hand alone.
Also, a decent 16' and good 40hp motor is out of my price range this year.
I do appreciate you taking the time to give me input, as well as everyone else.
I will try to go and lift a motor on and off a boat before I actually make the purchase now though.
Thanks again