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wil2hike

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3HP outboard for canoe
« on: July 03, 2008, 10:21:43 AM »
I have a canoe that's rated for up to a 3hp.  the canoe itself weighs about 85lbs and loaded up with 2 guys and gear we're pushing around 400-450.  Couple of questions - 1) would a 3hp, or 2hp push us up the caney with 1 generator running and 2) suggestions on where to get a nice used outboard (or new as a last resort).  Thanks.
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Re: 3HP outboard for canoe
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2008, 01:10:29 PM »
5 HP, you'll need it.

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Re: 3HP outboard for canoe
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2008, 03:22:32 PM »
I agree with Grumpy, but if you decide to look at a 3hp, I've got two Gamefisher 3hp motors that are about to go in the 'for sale' section.  You're more than welcome to borrow one of them to try it out.  Other than being a little on the loud side, they're decent little motors (for the money). 

-Jonathan





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Re: 3HP outboard for canoe
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2008, 07:17:40 PM »
Outboards and canoes are like beer and motorcycles. It’s all fun and games till someone gets hurt.  ;D

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Re: 3HP outboard for canoe
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2008, 02:21:04 AM »
I have a old town canoe (discovery) with the flat stern back and have a B&S 5HP on it, nice for a slow ride up the harpth with the wife and little girl but thats about it, I got it thinking it would be a caney fork specail for me (LOL look back) I'm in the market now for a wide jon boat (tiller), if you want to play with my canoe setup come get it for a weekend !!
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Re: 3HP outboard for canoe
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2008, 09:08:10 AM »
We have a friend that HAD one similar to what you are talking about and he had pretty good luck with it but kept pointing out that powered canoes and fast moving water just dont get along well together.
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Re: 3HP outboard for canoe
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2008, 01:01:59 AM »
 Don't get me wrong great on flat water. Pushs me, wife and little girl great but wouldn't take it up againt any current. Going up the Hapeth to take pictures its no caney fork.
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