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- Sat Jun 10, 2017 12:32 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 13-footer: Auxiliary Engines
- Replies: 3
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Re: 13-footer: Auxiliary Engines
I sometimes mount an early 1980's 6hp Johnson (short shaft) on the transom when I go any distance greater than 15 miles out of the harbor. Its not a problem and will push the boat at about 5.5 mph ... a good trolling speed, or back home in a few hrs if needed. I just move the fuel tanks a little to ...
- Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:36 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 13-footer Re-power with 20-HP
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13798
Re: 13-footer Re-power with 20-HP
I have a 1982 Sport 13 modified with a stand-up center console. [Performance] was okay with a Johnson 35-HP, but with the 1989 Johnson 48 SPL [the performance] rocks. [The Johnson 48 SPL] has a an 11.5 x 19 aluminum propeller. [The 1982 SPORT 13 boat] will take two 215-lbs adults, two six-gallon gas...