how many horses for 32'

[AL B]

I'm considering buying 32 luhrs open without engines. Would anyone be able to tell me some numbers on powering it with gas inboards. THe boat has no motor now, I don't want to get in over my head with costs as I will be having the work done. I plan on fishing within 15 miles of shore in south florida. Hoping someone here can give me an idea on size and very rough ballpark of price. THANKS.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: how many horses for 32'

I'm going to assume since you stated "inboards" that you mean a twin engine set up, and rightfuly so as thats a big boat to power..<br /><br />You basicly need about 500-600 HP to effeciently power that to obtain a good cruising speed and maintain some fuel effency...A pair of well preped 350ci Chevy's making 275-300 HP each, would do the job..<br /><br /> For the ultimate, A pair of Mercruiser MX 6.2 MPI engines putting out 320 HP a piece would do nicely, but there not cheap $$$.. Have a look at the links below for more info and prices...<br /><br /> http://www.ebasicpower.com/ <br /><br /> mercruiser inboards <br /><br /> http://www.luhrs.com/models/index.html

 

[magster65]

Re: how many horses for 32'

Most of them came with 2 x 318 chryslers which are I think 230 HP each. I was just looking at 32 Luhr's. They perform surprisingly well... 18-20 mph cruise depending on the bottom.

 

[b.gagnon]

Re: how many horses for 32'

A friend of mine has one with twin 318's. Great boat, but due to design I don't think adding hp would give you much more speed.

 

[magster65]

Re: how many horses for 32'

Yeah, the more the merrier. Ideally, if you can afford it, twin 200 hp diesels would be the choice. They are a little pricey but cheap to run. You can run a diesel at 90% all day and not hurt it.