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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LaqueRatt" data-source="post: 507659" data-attributes="member: 32586">I had a 14' AlumaCraft like that one with a 14 HP on the back. It scooted along real nice. Stuck an 18 on it and it almost seemed scary. Skittered around like a car on ice. I think a 9.9 would have a difficult time getting up on plane with more than one person onboard. With just me, an 8 year old and some gear I'd have to gun the 14 pretty hard to get on plane. I'm not sure a 9.9 would have cut it. Here's an idea for you. Instead of going through all the work and outbidding a 100 other guys for a 15 HP carb, and possibly some other bits and pieces just get a 15 HP and put a 9.9 hood on it! I know at least with mid 70s OMCs the hoods interchange.Oh and BTW I paid $300 for mine with trailer in season. Surely that boat you're looking at is way overpriced for this time of year. I'd not go more than $500 if it was my money.</blockquote>