Thanks Jim for an excellent explanation. I appreciate you taking the time and effort.
Regards,
Kent
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- Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:57 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
- Replies: 22
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- Thu Oct 28, 2021 7:46 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10526
Re: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
Hi Jim: Thank you for this article and the work you put into developing it. The outboard shop I anticipate buying my new motor from says he won't receive the shipment from Tohatsu until April or May so I have time to do my due diligence. My decision to go from displacement sailboats to power boats w...
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:51 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
- Replies: 22
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Re: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
Hi Jim: I had no idea that there would be such choices. I know that people who want to perfectly optimize performance go to great lengths to do so, but I figured it would be more cut and dry to just to buy a stock motor adequate for my needs. I am glad I am getting educated now so I can get the righ...
- Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:05 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10526
Re: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
Hi Phil: Thanks for your input. I have read that the bare hull should weigh about 1,300 lbs. Add 220 lbs for a 60 HP Tohatsu, 75 lbs for 12 gallons of fuel, 500 lbs for people and dog, plus 300 lbs of water in the hull (Guessing at this point, fingers crossed) equals 2,395 lbs. Add 105 lbs of miscel...
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:19 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10526
Re: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
Thank you again Jim and thank you Goldstem. I have come to my Menemsha from sailing so I am a newbie in the truest sense. I have had two power boats, an 11 foot tin Jon boat with a 3 horsepower Johnson 2 stroke and I currently have a 15 foot dory with a new 20 HP Tohatsu. I Loved the Jon boat and I ...
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:02 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
- Replies: 22
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Re: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
Wow now that is an answer with some meat to it! Thank you so much Jim.
Regards,
Kent
Regards,
Kent
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:49 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Menemsha Refit
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Re: Menemsha Refit
Boats were banging into each other while moored so the harbor master ordered that all props be covered.
Regards,
Kent
Regards,
Kent
- Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:41 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10526
Re: Menemsha Minimum HP For MY Use
Thank you Phil T for your detailed response.
Regards,
Kent
Regards,
Kent
- Tue Oct 19, 2021 12:37 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10526
Menemsha 16 Power to Reach Plane
I plan to use a MENEMSHA 16 for fishing and pleasure cruising. I want the boat to be able to get to planing speed with two adults, two children, and a dog aboard. Once the boatspeed reaches hydroplane I don't want to go any faster than 30-MPH. I intend to weigh the hull. The Menemsha has more weight...
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:57 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Menemsha Refit
- Replies: 3
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Menemsha Refit
Hello. I am a new member of the Boston Whaler family. I am the proud owner of a Menemsha. 00a0a_hzQwUb5wYvRz_1320MM_1200x900.jpg She is rough looking but has a solid hull and a good engine. I began removing a couple of layers of pealing paint and will be replacing the woodwork over the long cold and...