50hp too much for a 1544?

[Wood_Duck]

For a new 1544 G3 Jon with center console and casting deck do you think a late 70s 2stroke evinrude 50hp would be too much with a jet pump?

 

[smackdaddy53]

More is better

 

[Lil' Blue Rude]

You'll be fine. I've gotta 60/40 on a 16'42"

 

[Wood_Duck]

Looks like I'm only about 30lb heavier than a new 25hp 4stroke

 

[semojetman]

i think it would be a good combo.

 

[J Hartman]

90/65 for my 1652

 

[fatherfire89]

Run it. i had a 50/35 2stroke on a lowe 1448 which was only rated for a 25hp motor. But I strengthened the transom a little with the method from outboard jets--see pic

 

[catmansteve]

fatherfire89 » Today, 01:16[/url]"]Run it. i had a 50/35 2stroke on a lowe 1448 which was only rated for a 25hp motor. But I strengthened the transom a little with the method from outboard jets--see pic

Ditto. Mine was a 40/28 Johnson on a 1438, braced up the same way. Topped out low 30's, great setup. I think a 50/35 would be perfect for that size boat as long as the weight is balanced