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[High powered tin.]

I used to run a 20 hp Merc on a 12 foot Mirrocraft. Loved that combo was a speed rush ... and very low budget. I recently acquired a 60s 14 foot Mirrocraft and just finished replacing the transom with a way beefier one. Looking to hang a 55 Johnson late 70s on it. I need a fast light weight gas sipper to get to Door County WI from Menominee MI on a frequent basis so that's what I'm building for. Obviously the gas tank will be up front. Is there anyone else on here into hotroding tin boats?

 

[Scott Danforth]

welcome aboard

the 14' mirrocraft is only rated for 45hp.

you can canoe across the bay from Menominee to Egg Harbor. its only 14 miles

I would be concerned for when the wind changes and you end up with 6' rollers on the bay - watch the weather

 

[hvymtl939]

I have a 14' Glaspar that mostly just sits these days. Thinking about doing a similar project. I have a 65 hp Johnson taking up space. Hmmmmm.

 

[jakedaawg]

while not a tin boat...I have an old 14' sidewinder w/pad that has a 60* looper 115. We call it "frequent Flier". (I don't post about it much on this site because there are quite a few safety first minded folk that don't like to hear about it.) But it will get you anywhere fast. Over powering a boat can be done safely, you just got to know your limits...Luckily, in Michigan, that little ratings plate means nothing in a legal sense. They can't give you a ticket for too much motor. Maybe reckless but not an ABYC or coast guard plate violation.