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13teener posted 07-25-2005 09:41 PM ET (US)
I am thinking of replacing my 1984 30hp Johnson with a 30hp 4stroke Honda. My kids are really too big to ski or wakeboard behind this boat so it wil be used as a runabout until the grandkids come...has anyone else put this on a older 13'. I don't mind going to a 40hp but I think it is too much weight for the transom of this old whaler. any thoughts?
project13 posted 07-26-2005 09:04 PM ET (US)
I just put a 2 stroke 40 on my '78 with the idea of skiing behind it (I weigh 225). I have not tried it yet, but based on the one test run I have had the chance to take I am pretty sure it will pull me up on salom. I am going to try it out this weekend.
David Jenkins posted 07-26-2005 09:30 PM ET (US)
The 20-inch 50 hp Honda at 203 pounds is what you want. Perfect for skiing and everything else.
runpasthefence posted 07-27-2005 01:13 AM ET (US)
I've rigged three 2005 40HP Yamahas on 13 footers this year. I personally think its the best set up for all-around use.
project13 posted 07-27-2005 01:47 PM ET (US)
Hi David,
How fast does your 13 go with the honda on it? I almost went with a 50 and ironically I think my 40 yamaha is more than enough. I will probably try to clock it this weekend.
See you then.
-Brenner
Mumbo Jumbo posted 07-27-2005 10:49 PM ET (US)
The Yamaha 25hp four stroke with power trim and tilt weights 156 pounds and is a nice match for the 13. The power T&T makes it easy to trim for different loads and sea conditions. I have had mine for five years and am well satisfied with its performance.
2manyboats posted 07-27-2005 11:39 PM ET (US)
We have two 13s one with a 40 evinrude 2 stroke the other with a 25 yamaha 4 stroke . One is fast enough the other is faster, one is good on gas the other is great. Both work well. That ought to help you pick.
rfdevil1 posted 07-28-2005 09:15 AM ET (US)
We put a Yamaha 25 4s (power tilt / trim) on our 13. I was really looking for a 40 but we god a good deal on a 25. It's not too heavy for the boat so it sits right in the water. I'm happy with it and it goes plenty fast enough for that size boat. I don't know if it will pull a skier out of the water yet but for fishing / tubing and cruising it works very well.\
my 2cents.


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Author	Topic: motor for 13foot 1974 sport
13teener	posted 07-25-2005 09:41 PM ET (US) I am thinking of replacing my 1984 30hp Johnson with a 30hp 4stroke Honda. My kids are really too big to ski or wakeboard behind this boat so it wil be used as a runabout until the grandkids come...has anyone else put this on a older 13'. I don't mind going to a 40hp but I think it is too much weight for the transom of this old whaler. any thoughts?
project13	posted 07-26-2005 09:04 PM ET (US) I just put a 2 stroke 40 on my '78 with the idea of skiing behind it (I weigh 225). I have not tried it yet, but based on the one test run I have had the chance to take I am pretty sure it will pull me up on salom. I am going to try it out this weekend.
David Jenkins	posted 07-26-2005 09:30 PM ET (US) The 20-inch 50 hp Honda at 203 pounds is what you want. Perfect for skiing and everything else.
runpasthefence	posted 07-27-2005 01:13 AM ET (US) I've rigged three 2005 40HP Yamahas on 13 footers this year. I personally think its the best set up for all-around use.
project13	posted 07-27-2005 01:47 PM ET (US) Hi David, How fast does your 13 go with the honda on it? I almost went with a 50 and ironically I think my 40 yamaha is more than enough. I will probably try to clock it this weekend. See you then. -Brenner
Mumbo Jumbo	posted 07-27-2005 10:49 PM ET (US) The Yamaha 25hp four stroke with power trim and tilt weights 156 pounds and is a nice match for the 13. The power T&T makes it easy to trim for different loads and sea conditions. I have had mine for five years and am well satisfied with its performance.
2manyboats	posted 07-27-2005 11:39 PM ET (US) We have two 13s one with a 40 evinrude 2 stroke the other with a 25 yamaha 4 stroke . One is fast enough the other is faster, one is good on gas the other is great. Both work well. That ought to help you pick.
rfdevil1	posted 07-28-2005 09:15 AM ET (US) We put a Yamaha 25 4s (power tilt / trim) on our 13. I was really looking for a 40 but we god a good deal on a 25. It's not too heavy for the boat so it sits right in the water. I'm happy with it and it goes plenty fast enough for that size boat. I don't know if it will pull a skier out of the water yet but for fishing / tubing and cruising it works very well.\ my 2cents.