I had my 80hp yamaha tiller motor crater on me a few weeks ago and I have been getting quotes and trying to figure out which motor to go with.
My boat was a single console alumacraft that was rated for an 80hp when it was a console but the tiller version of the same boat is rated for a 60hp. My best quote on a brand new motor is for an etec. I can either go to a 60hp and be legal like the original tiller version was or go with a 90hp and be over both the 80hp single console tag that is on my boat and the original tiller rating.
I would go with a 75hp but it is the exact same motor and will actually cost me more then the 90hp would so there is no point in doing that. I might as well get the 90hp and throw some 75hp decals on it.
I think the 60hp will be a few thousand dollars cheaper which is a bonus for me and it will also be easier on gas and weighs pretty much 100lbs less then the 75/90hp version.
I am just not sure if the cheaper cost, lighter weight, and less gas usage is a solid trade off for the extra power from the 90hp. If I go with the 90hp I also won't be able to fish tournaments in the states.
Lets hear what you guys think the best option is. I am hoping to get one and get it rigged onto the boat next weekend.
How heavy is the boat? I ran a lodge with 20ft alumarines with 60hp 4 stroke tillers... they went about 35mph.. 30 loaded with clients. ...
QUOTE=npauls;2503117]I had my 80hp yamaha tiller motor crater on me a few weeks ago and I have been getting quotes and trying to figure out which motor to go with.
My boat was a single console alumacraft that was rated for an 80hp when it was a console but the tiller version of the same boat is rated for a 60hp. My best quote on a brand new motor is for an etec. I can either go to a 60hp and be legal like the original tiller version was or go with a 90hp and be over both the 80hp single console tag that is on my boat and the original tiller rating.
I would go with a 75hp but it is the exact same motor and will actually cost me more then the 90hp would so there is no point in doing that. I might as well get the 90hp and throw some 75hp decals on it.
I think the 60hp will be a few thousand dollars cheaper which is a bonus for me and it will also be easier on gas and weighs pretty much 100lbs less then the 75/90hp version.
I am just not sure if the cheaper cost, lighter weight, and less gas usage is a solid trade off for the extra power from the 90hp. If I go with the 90hp I also won't be able to fish tournaments in the states.
Lets hear what you guys think the best option is. I am hoping to get one and get it rigged onto the boat next weekend.[/QUOTE]
It is rigged a lot heavier then pretty much any other 16 foot boat out there hahaha.
I carry a ton of gear and run 4 batteries in my boat. 2 for the trolling motors, one for electronics, and one for a starting battery.
I also carry a ton of tackle, gear, and rod combos.
This little boat is pretty much rigged the same as the bigger tourney boats you see.
If I do decide to go with a 60hp motor it may open up the option of running a yamaha or mercury or maybe a suzuki if I can find a dealer to get a quote from.
I just want to make sure I can get on plane easily and have a decent top end speed. I was getting about 35mph out of the yamaha 80hp that I blew up but it was also the wrong sized leg for my boat so I am hoping with a 60hp and hydrofoil I can get good planing times as well as a decent top end speed of around 32-35mph.
I bought 10Yamaha f60s tiller with the rpm up and down on tiller from shipwreck marine. .. they had best pricing. I believe name was merv. ... shop in Edmonton and sylvan
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Originally Posted by npauls
It is rigged a lot heavier then pretty much any other 16 foot boat out there hahaha.
I carry a ton of gear and run 4 batteries in my boat. 2 for the trolling motors, one for electronics, and one for a starting battery.
I also carry a ton of tackle, gear, and rod combos.
This little boat is pretty much rigged the same as the bigger tourney boats you see.
If I do decide to go with a 60hp motor it may open up the option of running a yamaha or mercury or maybe a suzuki if I can find a dealer to get a quote from.
I just want to make sure I can get on plane easily and have a decent top end speed. I was getting about 35mph out of the yamaha 80hp that I blew up but it was also the wrong sized leg for my boat so I am hoping with a 60hp and hydrofoil I can get good planing times as well as a decent top end speed of around 32-35mph.
Growing up, my dad had a boat with a 90 on it, and it was only rated for a 50 when he bought it. He was still able to insure it, so I don't know how those ratings work, if they are recommended guidelines, or law? He made sure to point it out to the insurance company before he agreed to buy it, and they were fine with it.
I'd get the bigger motor, and like you said, if you're really worried about it, all you gotta do is swap the decals
Last edited by bloopbloob; 07-28-2014 at 07:52 AM.
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