What will push a 1448?

[_tyler_wright_]

Hey guys,

   Ive been doing some research and have decided to go with a 1448 grizzly tracker. But now my question is, how much HP do i need to push it? Ive got a 10 horse Johnson but don't think it will push that boat good enough.

[dhondo]

Hey Tyler, the max HP for that boat is listed as 25 hp according to their website. 10 will push it, how well depends on your objective.

[SV1000]

Max it out at 25 hp!

I used a 6hp Evinrude on my 1456 Lowe and am now using a 9.2hp and I regret messing with either motor. It needs the 15hp that it's rated for and 20hp would give me a little room to play with.

[Grey Wolf]

Try the ten horse first and if you don't like how it performs then go get yourself a larger motor.

You may find the motor does better then you think it would.

[slice]

There's always the Johnson/Evinrude 15 with a 9.9 decal...

Any horsepower restricted lakes nearby?

[Grey Wolf]

There's always the Johnson/Evinrude 15 with a 9.9 decal...

Any horsepower restricted lakes nearby?

Great answer.

[fishbear]

i dont know about pushing,, i like to tow my boats...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Dean]

Another thing to consider is the amount of weight you will be hauling around. If your boat is full of gear than you might want a bit more horsepower, rather if its just you a small tackle box and one rod. The choice however is up to you.

[nra4life]

I have a 1648 grizzly with a 15 hp(with 9.9 decals),  i fish a lot of lakes with a 9.9 restriction.  It goes about 20 or so with me and my gear in it.  I added carpeted floors and extended the deck, so mine is a little heavier.  If you are fishing unlimited hp lakes, max it out by all means.

[fooman]

I was thinking about getting a 16' boat with a 9.9hp 4-stroke and decking it out for restricted lakes.. So if I went with a "High Output" 9.9hp(15hp) knowbody will be the wiser as long as I keep the speed down and dont drive like an idiot?? Can anyone tell by the serial # what the HP is ??

Probably will be using a 80# 24vt trolling motor most of the time but its nice to know I can get back to the dock quickly if a storm wips up and not lugging across the lake with a under powered motor..

[MattStrykul]

Haha, alot of guys that fish in the tournaments that I do have like 25 hp on a 9.9 restricted lake. They re decal, or just soup up their 9.9s. Older motors can be converted from 9.9 to 18 hp (it might be 15hp..._) Just by fiddling with the carberator

It's funny to see two big boys in a boat beat me and my brother (200 lbs TOGETHER) with a "9.9 hp" ;D

[slice]

Can anyone tell by the serial # what the HP is ??

My 15 hp Evinrude serial number ends with 15, so maybe.