Jon boat motor question...

[Fred in Ky]

I had a 1976 Polar Craft 14' that is 5' wide given to me. It is in very good shape and has a livewell and I want to put a motor on it. I have another buddy that has a 20hp tiller steer motor that I can get for next to nuttin'. Is the 20hp to big for that boat? Thanks Fred

[rdant]

I did have a 14' with a 20 on it. The boat had a 48" bottom. Shouldn't be a problem.

[joejv4]

I'm guessing the 20 HP will be OK based on a listing I found on Craigslist for a 14' Polar Craft that has a 25 hp on it.
http://nashville.craigslist.org/boa/600035843.html

[Daplumber]

I don't think there should be a problem. Look on the Mfg. tag and see what the max recommended Horse Power is. I have had both a 18 and a 25 on a 14ft boat.
John

[lamplighter]

20 hp is plenty, if your not racing

[Fred in Ky]

Thanks fellers. I thought the 20 would be good but the tag is missing and I wanted a "2nd" opinion. :D

[camo john]

i run a 15'-5' with a 15hp that runs 23mph with two people and loaded a 60" wide set high on the water so it don't take much to push it. this is it

[Creeker]

I have a 14 footer and it is rated for a 25 HP. Still has the tag on it.

[sccamper]

My 1436 is rated for 20hp. Ive got a '72 20hp Johnson. Pushs it 17mph, front deck, wood floors, carpet ft to rear, me and gear.

[foul hook]

The mfg will tell you that. Have a friend in fla that had aa 60 hp on a 14 ft big john. It would scoot pretty good . Didnt say he was wrapped very tight!