40 horse etec on a 95 lund rebel 16ft??

[jbell310]

I currently own the above boat, the unit is only rated for a 45 horse motor. I am looking at the 40 etec. I have a 30 horse johnson 2 stroke on the boat currently does anyone have any ideas if the extra 10hp will get me to 30+ mph? Or should I go with the 50hp (yikes) the two motors weigh the same, and I know the 50 will get me where I need to be. However I doubt that I can insure my boat if I put a 50ph on it. Shall I just punt and buy a bigger boat, or can I get away with what I have. Any input will be greatly appreciated. By the way we still have 23 inches of ice up here in the great northwoods, and the crappies are biting!!

[61Woody]

How fast are you going now? generally you pick up 3-4 mph for every 10 hp increase. Yours may be different as I believe those boats only have a 5 or 600 lb. hull, a 40 etec should get you 30 but going to a rig that handles a 75-90 hp motor would fish and ride better (a deep Vee vs your shallow vee)

[jbell310]

Shallow v 525 lbs. I only go 25 by myself, I weigh 200 lbs, but when I put another guy my size in the boat we only go 17mph. Load with gear for a three day trip in Voyagers park I only push 10 or 11. I guess I am looking for a happy medium that may not exist. Speed and then power, I know I will not get on plane when loaded, but I expected to go faster than I was. I like the small boat for some of the smaller lakes, and questionable landings that I have to use. However 17 mph with another body in the boat just isn't enough. I am not expecting to fly but I would like to be able maximize speed with the rig I currently own, and a 4-stroke for me is out of the question. Thanks for the advice have a good one.

[RUSTY63]

Welcome to the BBC.

The E-Tec should get you some speed and you will use less fuel and oil.

[jbell310]

Thanks guys