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? asked in Cars & TransportationBoats & Boating · 6 months ago

outboard motor size?

will this 5hp long shaft motor be OK for this 6 meter river boat?

Update:

I don't plat on taking it out to sea, just for on the river.

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  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    I doubt it. Wind and river currents will send it backwards. OK on a placid lake. But I would opt for 15 - 20 hp for peace of mind.

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