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    Just a general motor question

    I just got a 16ft. aluminum BassTracker last year. I was using two trolling motors but now want the headache of gas! So here's my stupid question: how fast will a 4 or 5 hp engine propel my boat?
    Darling you've been pouring liquor down me
    Hopin Ill start wanting you around me
    But there aint enough liquor in the county.......
    To drink the ugly off of you!!


    1989 Evindrude 70 HP
    1993 Tracker 17'
    Piece of crap 44# Minnkota

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    Re: Just a general motor question (frott)

    I would estimate 6-8 mph, depending on what model tracker you have. Had a 9.9 on mine and would do 16 mph, but it had 15 carbs on it.
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    Re: Just a general motor question (javelin225H.O.)

    You will never see plane. A 9.9 will plane a 14' with two people but struggle, with the 16 you should at least consider a 15 HP . JMHO

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    thank you guys for the help

    Darling you've been pouring liquor down me
    Hopin Ill start wanting you around me
    But there aint enough liquor in the county.......
    To drink the ugly off of you!!


    1989 Evindrude 70 HP
    1993 Tracker 17'
    Piece of crap 44# Minnkota

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