1981K20
Up North
Yea I know, not a boat site. But boat forums suck
I have a 12ft 1968 aluminum boat w/ 15hp Johnson. Markings to indicate max HP are long gone. Goes ok, but is a '76 Johnson and leaks out propeller, sputters at mid range rpm and is simply just old and tired.
Anyway, picked up a nice 20hp Yamaha for cheap but now I'm hearing that some people don't think that's a great idea whatsoever and it's a good way to cap size or drown.
So I guess my question is what's the biggest size motor you've ever had on a 12 foot aluminum and how did it work out for you?
Worth noting that I go on inland lakes for the most part and the boat will never see open water
I have a 12ft 1968 aluminum boat w/ 15hp Johnson. Markings to indicate max HP are long gone. Goes ok, but is a '76 Johnson and leaks out propeller, sputters at mid range rpm and is simply just old and tired.
Anyway, picked up a nice 20hp Yamaha for cheap but now I'm hearing that some people don't think that's a great idea whatsoever and it's a good way to cap size or drown.
So I guess my question is what's the biggest size motor you've ever had on a 12 foot aluminum and how did it work out for you?
Worth noting that I go on inland lakes for the most part and the boat will never see open water