Thread: 1448/25 Four Stroke

Does the boat have a 15" transom, or a 20' transom? I imagine it is tiller steer, so your weight will be in the back also. You would probably need to have your battery and gas up forward at least. The 48 has a wider beam, which should help. Think of it this way, what's the difference between a 100 pound motor and a 250 pound operator, and a 150 pound motor and a 200 pound operator? Now if you are a jumbo 300 pounder, you might want to go to that 16 footer.

15" and Iam steering from the tiller. Thanks for the input.....

i have a 1648 with a four stroke merc...the butt end of that boat even sits a lil low in the water so i would watch putting it on a 1448 with a tiller...mine is stick steer so im not sittin right in the back but i do have 3 batterys and a 6gal tank in the back...its up to you but i would spend the 300-500 more and go with the 16 foot boat...they also have better resale then a 14 also

I would go with a 16' for sure. You will enjoy the extra space.

I appreciate the advice guys. Thanks.

I run a 1452 with a 40 Yamaha tiller and have a CMC PT 130 tilt and trim unit on it too. Plus me, 200lbs, 6 gal. fuel, battery and it does fine. Boat has 20" transom.