Posted 10/2/2009 2:08 PM (#402947 - in reply to #402935) Subject: RE: 1995 Competitor 170 with 50 yamaha
I have a Lund Pro-V 1660 with a 50 h.p. Honda(rated for 60) and I would say that it is fine alone , but underpowered with guests. Seems to struggle staying on top in rough water. If the seas are smooth it is fine and runs 28 - 30 m.p.h.
Posted 10/2/2009 6:46 PM (#402972 - in reply to #402935) Subject: Re: 1995 Competitor 170 with 50 yamaha
Posts: 295
Location: Southern Ontario, Detroit River and Lake StClair
I have a Lowe Roughneck 1860VT with a 50hp Mercury 2 stroke on it. The dry weight of the boat is 640lbs. With 3 average adults and gear it will run about 30-32mph depending on the water conditions. Load it up any more though and I really wish I had a 60hp on it. When it ends up getting repowered thats what it will be. I'm sure the boat your looking at is a good bit heavy than mine.
Posted 10/8/2009 3:23 PM (#403753 - in reply to #402935) Subject: Re: 1995 Competitor 170 with 50 yamaha
Posts: 15
Location: Eagan, MN
I had a 1994 Tracker Magna 17 with a 60 HP Merc Tiller and it was underpowered, even though it was rated for up to a 60. It would take forever to plane out. I've seen the competitor side by side with that tracker and they seem like simmilar boats so my answer to your question - 10 under is not normally considered underpowered but yes, that rig is probably underpowered.
Posted 10/8/2009 7:47 PM (#403794 - in reply to #403787) Subject: Re: 1995 Competitor 170 with 50 yamaha
Posts: 295
Location: Southern Ontario, Detroit River and Lake StClair
sworrall - 10/8/2009 8:34 PM
Propping has everything to do with planing speed.
Exactly......if you were having a rough time getting up on plan you may have been under powered but you were also over propped. I've rigged 18ft Walleye boats with a 115hp on them that come out of the hole better than some rigged with a 175hp on them just because of the prop selection. It just effects your top end.
1995 Competitor 170 with 50 yamaha