16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

[hoyt4404]

relatively new to boating and want some opinions. i have a 16ft a hellas. tri haul that currently has a 25 horse johnson on it. the motor is to small for the boat. it will not get up on plane, and with 2 people aboard it does about 17 mph. i am getting ready to buy a 40 hp for the boat because i cant beat the deal. will the boat get on plane and cruise farely well? not looking to be a speed demon out there but atleast want to plane out ha. what you guys think???

 

[oxbeast1210]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

Assuming that the replacement outboard is running great I think it should plane... also be sure you are properly propped what are your RPM at WOT?

 

[hoyt4404]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

im not sure on the rpm at WOT but i would assume it is somewhere in the 3200-3400 range. again new to boating this is my first boat second motor.

 

[southkogs]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

Depending on the type of boat, a 40HP would be on the low end (I think). We probably need some more information on the boat - pictures would be a little better.

A 16' fiberglass tri-hull from the 70's or 80's would likely be rated between 65 and 100 HP depending on the manufacturer. A 16' Aluminum tri-hull could get away with considerably less.

What does the capacity plate call for?

 

[hoyt4404]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

It is a 86 mirage tri haul. Capacity plate maxs out at 115

 

[bekosh]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

I used to have a 15ft tri-hull with a 50hp motor (rated for 85hp). Top speed was 26mph with an aluminum prop and 28mph with a stainless. With a 40hp motor you could probably expect about 20-24mph tops.

Honestly, if it's rated for 115hp, I'd be looking for a 75hp+ motor.

 

[JoLin]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

It is a 86 mirage tri haul. Capacity plate maxs out at 115

I agree it sounds underpowered. And, dude, there's no such thing as a tri-haul. It's a tri-HULL.

 

[hoyt4404]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

surry i em not a ****-tionary and spelled HULL wrong. guess everyone is a critic. anyway looking for advice on outboards not my spelling. thanks to the ones who actually gave advice not grammar class.

 

[Alumarine]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

surry i em not a ****-tionary and spelled HULL wrong. guess everyone is a critic. anyway looking for advice on outboards not my spelling. thanks to the ones who actually gave advice not grammar class.

Actually, you might be a "****-tionary".

 

[Texasmark]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

I used to have a 15ft tri-hull with a 50hp motor (rated for 85hp). Top speed was 26mph with an aluminum prop and 28mph with a stainless. With a 40hp motor you could probably expect about 20-24mph tops.

Honestly, if it's rated for 115hp, I'd be looking for a 75hp+ motor.

Me too. BTDT

 

[m.qualls89]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

My 78 tri hull 18ft with a 150 hp merc runnin a 17 pitch aluminum tops out at 39 so id go bigger.

 

[spoilsofwar]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

It will probably plane under light load and good conditions, but you will hate it, and it will be a pain in the butt. Put a few more people and add some rough water, and its back to hull speed for you.

I owned a 15' fiberglass trihull with a Merc 80 on it, and would not have wanted any less motor...

 

[JoLin]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

surry i em not a ****-tionary and spelled HULL wrong. guess everyone is a critic. anyway looking for advice on outboards not my spelling. thanks to the ones who actually gave advice not grammar class.

If you're here to seek advice, be prepared to be corrected when you're incorrect. There's no malice iin it, and I'm not the only one here who cringes when someone tells about their new tri-haul. Lighten up.

 

[dlngr]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

It's not Wrong spelling,it's two different words. You've been politely corrected.

 

[Solittle]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

im not sure on the rpm at WOT but i would assume it is somewhere in the 3200-3400 range. again new to boating this is my first boat second motor.

I'm guessing that you should be turning 4,500-5,000 rpm. 3,200-3,400 is way to low.

 

[southkogs]

Re: 16ft tri haul with 40 hp what do you think?

...i am getting ready to buy a 40 hp for the boat because i cant beat the deal. will the boat get on plane and cruise farely well? not looking to be a speed demon out there but atleast want to plane out ha. what you guys think???

I would expect that rated at 115hp, you won't get on plane at all with a 40. Maybe with one person and no gear it'll get up there, but I doubt it. The guys are right ... you want 75+HP.