Hey I have been resto'ing a boat its a 14' aluminum starcraft, its a falcon 14 to be exact. I have been looking to find a motor to put on the boat. the boat is rated for I believe 45hp. However this resto I am putting in 2'' box aluminum stringers from side to side basically front to back for some flatdecking etc. So it will be some solid boat after everything is all said and done. As far as motors go I have been searching for a 45 or 50hp to put on. However I have came across a good deal on a 65hp 1975 merc. running condition controls etc. for a really good price. Would this engine be to big for the boat. I am not worried about speed wise cause I am smart enough to drive at a reasonable speed that the boat is capable of handling. My main concern is if it would weigh to much and give the boat a weird pitch etc. and be hard to get up on plane etc. If any of you have any insight if this is an ok idea and I should go for the deal or if I should pass and keep looking.
