choice of outboard??

[leeips]

hello, i am looking at buying second hand outboard in the uk, a longshaft that will be powerfull enough to pull a water skier adult. Any ideas on what sort of hp i should be looking at, there is a 30hp evinrude with remotes and tank local foe £200, $350 approx good deal or not.<br /> its a rib by the way about 4.5 meters long with a wide 1.5/2meter width approx??? ta for any help!

 

[TELMANMN]

Re: choice of outboard??

We are looking at a approx. 15 foot boat with a beam of approx 5.5 feet with a 30hp. Might pull a tube but no skier. What is the max. motor for the boat?

 

[leeips]

Re: choice of outboard??

i've had a measure and its 12ft by 7ft ridged hull, not sure on the rating trying to fing out the make of boat, i know it had a 60hp on it before i bought it.

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: choice of outboard??

30 HP just isn't going to pull a skier properly, particularly a large adult. If the boat is rated for it, I think I'd be looking for at least 50 HP, preferably more.