80hp outboard to big for 14 foot valaint?

[radgy]

johnson motor...66? chysler vialnt 14 foot

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 80hp outboard to big for 14 foot valaint?

post a pic of this bad boy, so we can tell what you have

 

[radgy]

Re: 80hp outboard to big for 14 foot valaint?

will have to get some tomarrow when its light...thanx

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 80hp outboard to big for 14 foot valaint?

Generally 14 footers will take a max HP of 40-60HP. Unless it is some kind of brute boat...

 

[freddyray21]

Re: 80hp outboard to big for 14 foot valaint?

that boat was as I recall only rated for 45 hp so yes 80 hp it too much. Not to mention dangerous but also illegal. If you were to get in an accident your insurance company may walk away and not pay a claim.

 

[BonairII]

Re: 80hp outboard to big for 14 foot valaint?

Just don't go over half throttle......You'll be fine

 

[radgy]

Re: 80hp outboard to big for 14 foot valaint?

aalready took it off...anybody around grand rapids,mi wanna trade me for a smaller one?was a 55hp chysler originally...will have to get some pixs of my boat soon

 

[Solittle]

Re: 80hp outboard to big for 14 foot valaint?

Lawyers love 80hp engines on 14' boats.

 

[Titanium48]

Re: 80hp outboard to big for 14 foot valaint?

Some 14 footers were built like bigger boats and have horsepower ratings to match. I had a 14.5 foot rated for 75 hp. The 70 hp evinrude that was on it felt about right when the boat was light and a bit underpowered when loaded.

According to the specifications here and the formula here, the OP's boat should have a 65 hp rating.