Does anyone know the minimum HP the outboard should have for the P23. I currently have a Tohatsu 8 that is dying, some forum says that for a displacement of less than 3000 Lbs, 6 HP is enough. The P23 is 2500 Lbs. Any experience quite a 6 HP?
Precision 23 outboard power
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I had a 6hp on a 23' O'Day. It was sufficient, but not great. I ended up with a 9.9hp 4 stroke Yamaha because I got a great deal on it. It was way more than I needed, but handy when it came to docking. I think you would be happy with another 8hp.
I know of a Ranger 23 owner who used a 4 hp 2 stroke outboard for many cruises in the Peconic Bay estuaries and did fine even with the current there. He could also anchor and then put the 4 hp on his dink. I'm not Rx'ing the 4 hp. Just giving a reference point. At some point the extra weight on the transom is a negative. And keep in mind the transom may not be built for the heavier more powerful engines - especially 4 stroke vs. 2 stroke.
When racing my 26' keel boat, the Ranger 23's, Ranger 26 , Beneteau 23 & C&C's 25 would remove the outboards and put them on a cradle in the cabin. That's what we thought of weight on the transom.
When racing my 26' keel boat, the Ranger 23's, Ranger 26 , Beneteau 23 & C&C's 25 would remove the outboards and put them on a cradle in the cabin. That's what we thought of weight on the transom.
