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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JL8Jeff" data-source="post: 502314" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>According to the Tracker website, the 1448 is 562 lbs avg dry weight (I'm not sure what that really means) but that is a heavy hull, it looks like some of the older hulls are lighter so it depends on what year your boat is.  My Lowe 1652 is listed around 425 lbs but my boat has the floor, sides and console so I'm guessing it's at least 475-500.  I have a 60/45 2 stroke jet and with 3 people it's just enough.  I bet with the weight of your boat and a 25 jet, you'd be screaming full throttle with just 1 person.  You may want to verify the weight (or even have it weighed) before you make any changes.  And even with the jet, you're probably going to want power trim so you don't whack the foot in the shallow areas.</p></blockquote><p></p>