BigWeakSauce
Seaman
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- Apr 4, 2020
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I have a 1974 Caravelle Chimera IV, 18' with a 165hp inline 6 Mercruiser. Weighs probably 3k lbs loaded up.
I repowered the engine but since its old I'm not thrilled about taking the family in open water, Lake Erie, with it.
I'm considering installing a small outboard, 6-9hp as a backup that can get me to shore in case my engine fails. Possibly toss it in the cuddy and bust it out if needed.
What is the minimum outboard hp I need to control my boat? I'm talking just enough to move the boat a few mph so I'm not waiting hours for a sea tow.
considering a trolling motor too which Im seeing about 60lbs thrust from a trolling motor is whats called for.
I repowered the engine but since its old I'm not thrilled about taking the family in open water, Lake Erie, with it.
I'm considering installing a small outboard, 6-9hp as a backup that can get me to shore in case my engine fails. Possibly toss it in the cuddy and bust it out if needed.
What is the minimum outboard hp I need to control my boat? I'm talking just enough to move the boat a few mph so I'm not waiting hours for a sea tow.
considering a trolling motor too which Im seeing about 60lbs thrust from a trolling motor is whats called for.