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Landry

Posted 8/24/2008 9:21 PM (#333150)
Subject: 4 Stroke too heavy for Crestliner fishhawk 1650?

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I just bought a Fishhawk 1650 (standard transom height) with a 70 hp 4 stroke Johnson on the back. The motor weighs 360 lbs. The boat label states that max hp is 90 and weight max is 1200 lbs. The boat planes quickly and runs 35 mph. My concern is that the transom does not appear to be very high above the water at rest. When loaded with gas the hulls blue paint line actually was slightly submerged. At half tank it rests at blue paint line. It doesn't take on water when I abruptly stop after running full out, but the bow does tip up slightly at rest. My telltale (peehole) is at the back of the motor and it sputters in and out of the water too. My worry is waves spilling over the transom on a rough day. Anyone have experience with this sort of thing or own the same rig? I am a little worried - got a great deal, but only if the boat is safe.
Thanks so much for your help!!!