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SeaMan
Hello guys,I am just waiting for the delivery of my new 170. I've taken the motor mount as well and count on buying an outboarder, but really have trouble finding out what's best for my daily use... I would like to use a 2- or 4-stroke engine (no electrical stuff) and wonder what is the max power allowed? I often see speaking about 2.5HP, but is it really not possible to mount and use a 3 HP or a 4HP engine? If so, is the problem in motor weight or in propulsion power, or simply the poor motor mount design and built. If the weak motor mount build is the case, would it be possible to custom-build something more robust to support a 3-4 HP 4-stroke engine, up to 20-24 kg. in weight?The thing is, on days without wind, I may be using my outboarder to drive 4-6 people around, to destinations miles away, and I do not want to be crawling with 2-3 knots speed. Also, some rought sea and waves are not excluded (for this size boat) and I am not sure that a 2.5HP engine could handle that...Any experiences or owners advice is really appreciated on this matter. Thanks in advance.