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1987 Grumman Jon boat - refit/repair
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<blockquote data-quote="turbotodd" data-source="post: 475207" data-attributes="member: 7376"><p>if you put a side console on it, get a bigger motor. That 15hp won't like the weight and where the weight will be placed. Also remember that the trolling motor is about 50lb or so, just adds even more weight. IF it's got a 35hp rating, run 35hp, if you can find one. Always run at the rated HP if possible. 35hp is oddball nowadays. May have to back up to a 30hp. Generally speaking most side console hulls have a little higher HP rating than a tiller steered boat does; so it's possible that the same hull with a 35hp rating tiller might have a 40hp rating with a side console.</p><p></p><p>Repairing the transom is a project. Not impossible by any means, but it's time consuming.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="turbotodd, post: 475207, member: 7376"] if you put a side console on it, get a bigger motor. That 15hp won't like the weight and where the weight will be placed. Also remember that the trolling motor is about 50lb or so, just adds even more weight. IF it's got a 35hp rating, run 35hp, if you can find one. Always run at the rated HP if possible. 35hp is oddball nowadays. May have to back up to a 30hp. Generally speaking most side console hulls have a little higher HP rating than a tiller steered boat does; so it's possible that the same hull with a 35hp rating tiller might have a 40hp rating with a side console. Repairing the transom is a project. Not impossible by any means, but it's time consuming. [/QUOTE]
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