Questions before I buy

Kengh

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Hey guys, I recently picked up an old (1982ish) flat bottom 14' jon boat and am looking at buy a new 15 hp Mercury 15" short shaft outboard for it. My local gander mountain is selling them on sale for $2199. I was wondering if you all think this is too powerful for this boat or not? Also, what speeds will I be able to see with this motor? 15mph? Thanks in advance for your help!
 

Kengh

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Re: Questions before I buy

Anyone? please I just need some advice on this!
 

Mi duckdown

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Re: Questions before I buy

15 hp seems a little high. What does the transom plate on the boat recomend for Max HP.???
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: Questions before I buy

A 15 HP motor should work fine on that boat. If you do some searching you will find that many 14 footers are rated for a 25.
 
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