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Author	Topic:   13-footer with 40-HP
cdnturbo	posted 06-23-2008 02:31 PM ET (US)         We put an older Yamaha 40 hp on our [13-foot Boston Whaler boat] this week-end. The boat runs great, but with one person sitting at the side console it feels like it might flip over at top speed. With two people sitting side by side it is fine. Is this normal?
Tohsgib	posted 06-23-2008 03:08 PM ET (US)             Yup at about 35mph she gets a tad flighty feeling.
tmpcashel	posted 06-24-2008 10:34 PM ET (US)             Would the 12 gallon tank mounted under the front bench seat stabilize the boat at higher speeds?
cdnturbo	posted 06-25-2008 12:34 AM ET (US)             The tank would need to be mounted beside the driver to keep it from leaning to the side
an86carrera	posted 06-25-2008 12:36 AM ET (US)             Mount the engine as high as you can, otherwise all good advice.
RJG	posted 06-25-2008 01:26 PM ET (US)             My 12 gallon tank is mounted (slid) up under the front seat. Even with the tank filled the boat will dance at WOT and full trim, especially in a light chop. Feels as though you are going much faster than you really are.

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