I am currently rebuilding an old wooden boat with fiberglass over the bottom. It is 14' long and about 5' wide. What size of motor should I buy for it?
The easiest way is to compute the max HP using the USCG backyard boatbuilding formula:<br /> http://www.uscg.mil/d8/mso/louisville/WebStuff/comdtpubp16761_3b.pdf <br />And then power it for between 70%-100% of the number you get.<br /><br />Welcome to Iboats, and good luck!<br /><br />PS - I'm assuming this is a normal planing type powerboat that's not exceptionally heavy.
