MAX HP

[century 1995 2180]

I have a 22ft boat the beam being 8ft what is the max HP I should have, currently have a 225hp Johnson looking to put in two 115 motors in.

 

[alldodge]

The issue with going from 225 to 230 hp isn't so much the hp as it will be the weight. If your thinking 2 stroke 225 to 4 stroke 115 that will be a bit more extra weight
What does each motor weight?

 

[Scott Danforth]

USCG boat builders hand book. see page 57-60

However the important thing is the Weight that AD talks about

the boat builders handbook also discusses motor weight with regards to capacity

 

[Chris1956]

Your boat will likely be slower with the two motors.

 

[century 1995 2180]

I haven't found a manual or much info on the boat since it's very old and the boat was taken apart and redone. Speed isn't my problem, i want two motors since im going out 15miles to go fishing and two motors will be more reliable. The boat is a 2180 century from 1995.

 

[Chris1956]

You will want two fuel tanks, plus the ability (fuel valves and piping) to run 2 motors from either tank. You will want 2 sets of batteries, and the ability (batt switches and wiring) to start/run either motor or both from any battery set.

 

[tdf-texas]

For the rare occasions that you would need the second motor, have you considered a kicker motor? I have a 20hp kicker on my boat that isn't a speed demon but will get me back to the dock.

 

[century 1995 2180]

For the rare occasions that you would need the second motor, have you considered a kicker motor? I have a 20hp kicker on my boat that isn't a speed demon but will get me back to the dock.

I have, it's my cheapest option. I think thats what I might do. Thanks!

 

[Scott Danforth]

your boat is only a 1995

you should be able to find sales documentation on the Century website, or call their customer service department

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there are no such things as manuals for boats like there are for cars (with very very very few exceptions - only 6 manufacturers out of about 150,000)