Thread: Fish city boats

In seriousness, what are the disadvantages (weight equal) in having more HP off the back ? If run at half stick all the time, does it degrade the motor over time, or do they use more fuel? Disregard purchase price.

Originally Posted by Beaker

In seriousness, what are the disadvantages (weight equal) in having more HP off the back ? If run at half stick all the time, does it degrade the motor over time, or do they use more fuel? Disregard purchase price.

If the same weight then probably the same cc/same engine so no disadvantage other than price.
In the case of the boat above I imagine it will use more fuel than say a 130 driven at its most economical speed but the bigger engine should cruise faster more economically than the smaller engine at the same faster cruise.

Under powered has many disadvantages tho, slow,dangerous in some conditions,excessive fuel use,over stressing the engine causing short life/possible catastrophic failure.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Under powered has many disadvantages tho, slow,dangerous in some conditions,excessive fuel use,over stressing the engine causing short life/possible catastrophic failure.

Couldn't agree more with that.