Keiran Beam Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 I have a friend getting a 20ft canoe with a 20hp outboard. What are your guys' views on this? I think its crazy and a waste of money. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 sounds like a lot of motor for not a lot of boat to me....not to mention i would be surprised if you could even put that large of a motor on the back of a canoe without it tipping completely over. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 LOL, sounds awesome. Come pick me up! 1 Quote
WPCfishing Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Must be a transom on the back end. Sort of like the old town model Dicks sells. I'd buy a boat but most lakes around me don't allow gas engines anymore. Fortunately electrics aren't a problem. It beats paddling as long as they work when you need them most! Grr!! Quote
Danturner Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 That canoe/motor combo sounds like a perfect set up for your friend....make sure you go to the lake first time he uses it...stay on shore and bring a camera and post the results on here lmao 1 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted June 6, 2015 Super User Posted June 6, 2015 I would go with a 30' & 30 HP.. Yamaha of course.. Quote
Snakehead Whisperer Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 A 15'6" Gheenoe is rated for 25HP, and a 16' with console is rated at 40HP. It really depends, as canoe is a pretty broad term. Quote
nicksmurf111 Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 As long as it's wide enough to be stable, it should be fun. I hope he's getting a good deal on it. Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted June 6, 2015 Super User Posted June 6, 2015 I hope it's not your generic canoe. I have a 17' Grumman cargo canoe with squared off back and my little 4hp Merc is almost too much motor for it. Quote
Catch 22 Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Make sure the rig is properly balanced or more accurately, counter balanced. My thought on the rig ==don`t do it. Wear PFD`s and attach a rope and float to it so you can find it later. C22 1 Quote
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