Thread: Boat no motor???????????????

the yamaha 4-stoke (25hpr.) on my 1542 does great . did not get the tilt but planning on putting a jack plate with tilt later . it's not really that bad since it has pods you are not reaching over seats . the lift assist models are a breeze to tilt . the 1542 does not allow a 40 hpr./over which have assist if you go tiller steer . the floor with flotation seems to make the boat sit up better as well . mine will run 28-30 mph. ( acording to gps . ,plenty of power and it planes off ----right now !

Originally Posted by sharphook

Slimey, In the study phase on that point. The open floor plan allows for much more activities and types of water pursuits. I carry an ice chest if I plan on keeping any fish. No tournament in my future to old for the stress. Will also be catch and release on all Bass. Will carry minnows in a souped up cooler also no need for live wells of any type, hate carpet and will either be poly pad or roll rubber coating for sure footing. Like everyone else steering wheels are cool and look like ya got the cash to pay for them. I have had both and really like a big tiller and trim. Only short of the tiller is I have always thought about having a jack plate for a Tennessee River or Arkansas River excursions???????????????? Looking at a rod box , dry storage box for batteries and maybe a full dry box to increse casting area up front.

HOOK

I have a 115 hp yammy 4stroke on my pontoon and a 60 hp yammy 2 stroke on my SeaArk. To me they are both great motors. My only advice I would lend you is that if you go with the tiller be careful putting to heavy of an outboard on it. I had a 1752 F&F with a 50 merc 2 stroke and with the fuel tank in the rear as well as my batteries and my big azz I could never get what I thought was enough down trim. I tried putting 100 lbs of weight in the nose. Transom wedges, and prop changes and nothing really ever suited me. The tiller layout in my opinion is top notch. Wonder if you could get a forward fuel tank installed from the factory as mine had no storage under the front deck anyways. My two cents..

I love my Tohatsu but these guys are all right theYamaha is awesome and cant even tell its running don't know ifn its true or not but is Tohatsu made by Yamaha

Don I have been told Nissan and Tohatsu are the same engine. The plant makes Nissan,Mercury, Tohatsu up to 40Hp.
HOOK

slimey, Considering mid range engine size for the unit. A 25 will push the boat will not get up on level plane. A 40 would push it fine and 50 or 60 hp would put it in the DUMB ---- speed category and cause stumkipades. Been there done that . Also had considered toons on the back have never ridden in boast with toons??????????????
HOOK

thanks sharphook thats what I got is a 40 horse I really like mine runs like a champ

Yep looked at em at Tupelo for they went ouyt of Businesss that is SAD fer that side of the state.
HOOK

I got a t50 yammy 4 stroke with 13.5x15 prop and its awesome ! Crakes every time and its quiet!!!