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Posted By: dvideohd
Date: 4/23/09 1:52p.m.

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In Response To: Engine size on Mac 26 (Garry)

I have a 26D with 4hp Suzuki, 2 cycle engine.

It will get around the Marina.. and on the lake it will go hull speed... at about 2/3 power. That's good.

We are going to get a bigger motor - and that is because we are going on the Gulf pretty soon.. I have a concern about inlets, wind, currents, and the like.

I think you should try it - and consider where you are going... doesn't hurt.

As said, the shat length matters...

just my 0.02 worth - and there are a lot more experienced comments already on this site... just use the search function to search on motor, shaft length, and repower.....

good luck,....

---jr

Messages In This Thread

Engine size on Mac 26 -- Garry -- 4/23/09 9:42a.m.
try it! nothing to loose. -- MrBill_26D_fll -- 4/23/09 10:56a.m.
I has enough power for the job in fairly calm waters... -- Vick Vickery/Mac26S/Gulfport, MS -- 4/23/09 11:06a.m.
Oooops...should read "It has...". -- Vick Vickery/Mac26S/Gulfport, MS -- 4/23/09 11:08a.m.
The 4 hp will certainly push your boat -- Mike Coon 26S -- 4/23/09 11:19a.m.
 26D  -- dvideohd -- 4/23/09 1:52p.m.
Prop matters -- Eric 26d -- 4/23/09 5:22p.m.
My 2 HP Honda will make that 4 SB no problem -- Ken Cross (Mac 26D) Puget Sound -- 4/25/09 8:30p.m.


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