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What sort of speed?. Will this 15ft  fishing boat do. It has a 2001 mercury 40hp 4 stoke?

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What sort of engine would I need too get 30/35 mph ?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 months ago

    The speed will be determined by the vehicle towing the boat and trailer.

  • 8 months ago

    First you need to check the maximum horsepower permitted by the safety plate on the transom.  If you have a small, hand held GPS you can check the speed. 

  • Anonymous
    8 months ago

    DISPLACEMENT CRUISE, ABOUT 5 KNOTS, BUT IF IT CAN GET UP ON THE STEP, THEN MAYBE 25 KNOTS WHEN PLANING WITH 2 PEOPLE IN IDEAL WATER AND WIND..

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