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    20 hp on plane

    I live in an area with a lot of electric only and 20 horsepower restricted Lakes. Is it possible to get 1200 lb boat up on plane the 20 horsepower motor?

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    More than likely not. Probably going to just plow along
    Ranger R81VS, Mercury 175EFI w/ 25 Tempest

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    Thank you

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    Difficult but not impossible if your 1200 pound boat means 600 pounds for the hull, 100 pounds for the motor, another 200 pounds for batteries, trolling motor and fuel, leaving 300 pounds for you plus your fishing partners and any fishing equipment beyond 6 feet of mono with a bare hook to hand line old school style. You might need to buy the nightcrawlers in the styrofoam containers so you can float them next to your boat instead of adding more weight.

    Now 1200 pounds of hull plus all the rest, forget about it.