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15 hp 4 stroke Yamaha for a 1980 13' whaler classic
Pipe13Sport
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Posted on 10/23/14 - 5:50 AM
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Hello guys, I just purchased a 13' 1980 sport and I was wondering if a 15hp 2013 Yamaha 4 stroke engine should be able to move it?
Before purchasing the whaler, I had a 12' inflatable and I purchased the motor brand new from the dealer. Now I don't use the inflatable and I have that engine sitting in my garage. By the way the engine only has 17hours of use.
Thanks for your advise.

 
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Posted on 10/23/14 - 5:55 AM
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It's easy enough to throw it on and see what it does.
Assuming it currently doesn't have a motor rigged.
It may not put it on plane with 2 or 3 people on board, but it will move it along.
I think minimum hp to put it on plane may be 25hp.

Doug


1996 Sport GLS 13' - 1996 Johnson 40hp, 2 Stroke
 
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Posted on 10/23/14 - 6:23 PM
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I agree with the try and see approach. With the right prop I'd bet you will be able to plane but barely and forget about a hole shot. My 13' used to literally fly with a 25 hp 2 stroke and I've seen a couple with 20 hp but I'd pretty much consider that the minimum.

 
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Posted on 10/23/14 - 9:40 PM
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Thank you both, for the response. I think that the 15 will be a no go

 
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Posted on 10/24/14 - 2:43 AM
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The minimum hp for a 13' was 9.9 hp. Your 13 is a little heavier than the old blue interior hulls but your 15 Honda should plane easily with just you.
It won't cost you anything to try it. I would assume you would have to go down in pitch on your prop because the inflatable was a little lighter. \Let us hear how it goes.

 
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Posted on 10/24/14 - 6:40 AM
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I wouldn't dismiss your 15 so fast. I had a 1969 Sport with a Yamaha 2-stroke 15 on it. It could plane with two adults and two children. It didn't break any speed records, but it did get up and go. Admittedly your 15 is a little heavier, but it's definitely worth a try.

John K.


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Posted on 10/24/14 - 7:44 AM
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My 1981 Sport 13 has a newish 30 HP Merc EFI four stroke with T/T. With two aboard @300 pounds and six gallons of fuel and CG gear the boat pops onto plane and cruises at about 20 MPH.

I would expect very sluggish performance with half the HP but the reduction in weight on the transom could prove me wrong.


Butch
 
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