What size outboard motor is right....

Question

I just bought an older 13.5 foot fishing boat and need to get an outboard thats going to allow me to troll and get around the lake at a fair speed... I don't nee to race anyone or anything.. I just don't want to be the slowest boat on the lake.... Any suggestions are welcome

Answer 1

Check your USCG plate for maximum.

A 15 hp should push it nicely.

Answer 2

If it is an aluminum hull 15 horse is enough, even eight would do for fishing..

25 would be stupid overkill

Answer 3

What on the tag if none look on boatrader .com for your boat and see what they have for power>But 10 hp would be safe>>

Answer 4

If you are just going fishing on a lake then a 15hp is fine, but if you are going fishing on a river I would recommend a 20hp. You really don't want to be on a river an not have the horsepower to get back up the river.