How Much HP?

[Lynn]

I have a 16 foot Klamath center console with a 35 hp Johnson 2 stroke.
Boat is rated to 65 HP
Lots of 50 HP motors for sale at good prices.
Very few motors listed in 60-65 HP but I see them occasionally.
Would you go 50 HP or wait until a 65 HP shows up?
Also would you exceed the 65 HP rating and go 70 or 75 HP?

 

[Bailey Boat]

You can always "throttle back" but you can never go beyond full throttle... If ya know what I mean Vern.....

 

[flatheadsteve]

You can always "throttle back" but you can never go beyond full throttle... If ya know what I mean Vern.....

If going with a newer four stroke I probably wouldn't go over 50hp just because of the weight otherwise I'm a firm believer in going with the max hp rated on the hull.