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Best outboard for 2.7m 15” transom inflatable bo

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Topic: Best outboard for 2.7m 15” transom inflatable bo
Posted By: Richie99
Subject: Best outboard for 2.7m 15” transom inflatable bo
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2023 at 5:12pm
Hey guys, I’m currently looking for an outboard motor for my boat that isn’t expensive, has an in built fuel tank and has enough power to get maximum of 2kms out and back including moving spots and stuff while still having a comfortable amount of fuel in it. Looking at a little mercury 3.3 hp 15” shaft… is that enough power?


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Posted By: Pcj
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2023 at 5:27pm
check out 4s honda range ,Had a  2.3hp but this looks a likely candidate.

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Posted By: OneWayTraffic
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2023 at 12:13pm
I know from experience that a 5hp will get a 2.7m inflatable up on the plane, at least some of the time with no more than one person on board. 

A 3.3hp probably won't. 

Posted By: Richie99
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2023 at 3:38pm
It’s quite a light boat, 30kg steel floor with hull

Posted By: e.m.p!
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2023 at 8:08pm
. (wrong thread, sorry)

Posted By: OneWayTraffic
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2023 at 5:08pm
Mine was the same weight.  It doesn’t matter much, total weight will be more, a 5hp will weigh 25kg and most will be you. 


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