Thread: Outboard HP Advise

Originally Posted by kickinwings

Been looking around for a senator in the 450-500 size and there's one on TM for a good price.

Its a RC500 which looks in reasonable nick, only downside is its got a 60hp two stroke on it. My old man's got a RC450 with a four stroke suzuki 60hp on it and it gets along really well.

Would the 60hp two stroke be a bit under powered? Recommended minimum is 70hp on the senator website.

Its got a four blade prop and permatrim which makes me think he's trying to accommodate the smaller engine.

Any thoughts?

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Hey mate I've got a Rc480 just put a new suzuki 90 on the factory merc 60 wasn't doing it for the water sports
The new motor has made a huge difference to her get up and go
The rc500 might want a bit more, great boat the rc range