The problem is, the horse power rating on the boat is correct but the weight of the new 4 strokes are nearly double the wight of the old 2 strokes. The smaller boats can take the horse power but not the weight . I used to run a 15 hp motor on the same boat and it was just fine. Now just one person and the weight of the motor and gas is close to over loaded. With that much weight all in the back it makes the bow stick up and the transom dangerously low. Sad situation..
Last edited by BlueDuck; 12/13/19.
