9.9 not exciting enough 😂

[Crose92]

Ive got this 14ft aluminum boat i think its an older starcraft. No plate on it but ive got a 9.9hp mariner 4 stroke short shaft on it and its pretty slow with 2 people in it. Wondering how much bigger yall going past 9.9? Like for it to go twice as fast

 

[airshot]

What is the max HP rating on the hull ? Years back my 14' Starcraft had a 35 hp rating on it. A 25 up did very well, but if you want to fly, go for the max rated hp.

 

[Stand Up]

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Probably 25 HP would do. You're right. a 9.9 is just too small.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

25 in a heartbeat.

 

[Crose92]

Im not sure the rating plate is missing. Its 14ft long and im assuming starcraft because of the star logo in the corner supports. It came with a 1968 johnson 9.5 not sure if that is a sign of the age. Was trying to do some digging on which
Model im thinking either seafarer, sea scamp or superstar. Someone has modified the seats in it to just wooden planks so hard to tell

 

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Was the foam flotation removed ?

 

[Crose92]

Where was the foam floatation supposed to be

 

[FuzzyGrub]

Our 1967 Starcraft Mariner can take upto 40HP, but given the short shaft transom, I'd guess that the max on yours is 25HP.

 

[airshot]

Where was the foam floatation supposed to be

Usually under the seats, you mentioned the seats were just boards, so is their flotation ?

 

[OldSailor85]

14' Sea Nymph, Heavy duty, deep transom. 9.9 2-stroke

2 guys and gear, just under 15 mph
3 guys and gear, just under 10 mph

Still, way better than rowing.