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| My boat search has taken a few twists and turns...and it looks like I'm now going to an older 1660 Lund Pro-V Tiller. The boat doesn't have a motor, though, and I'm looking at a leftover 2013 40 horse Etec. I know the boat maxes at 60 hp, and I know all the pluses of maxing out a boat's hp. But I also know the Pro-V isn't going to be a speed demon even with the 60 and I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who is or has run a 1660 Pro-V with a 40 on the back. If so, please let me know about your experiences. Thanks! |
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Location: Contrarian Island | i had a 1775 pro v w 60 yamaha ..pushed that boat just fine, 1660 w a 40 will be fine as long as you don't put 3 linebackers in it.. ; ) normal load will probably push it fine.. i'd imagine 25-28 mph.. lots of good deals on outboards out there, maybe look for a 50 or 60? otherwise the 40 would be ok
Edited by BNelson 10/21/2013 2:01 PM
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| I run the same boat and just sold my 50 Honda and went to a 60 Honda. My 50 Honda would get 28 top end with a light load. Really plowed water in big waves, so I decided it needed more power. Now with the 60 the boat is perfect! I would stay away from a 40 if I were you. |
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| Kind of what I figured. The 40 is a good deal, but not if it's a dog on that boat. I'll keep looking. Thanks, guys. |
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| Left over 2013? I thought all the big motors companies did away with model years?
I'd max that thing out. If you found a deal on a 40, I'd look for a 60. You'll find one you can live with. And I'd agree with the E-Tec, too. I think the performance will be better with a 2 stroke, over a 4 stroke. |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
Agree here with Shep on this one. If you can find a 60 by all means go with it.
If you have to settle for the 40, it can be done...it just needs to be propped correctly. Definitely will not be a speed demon, and trimming might be a little tougher as the motor just will not have the power to hold the bow up as needed.
I would also consider going with an early 2000 models of 2 stroke engines. They don't burn a huge amount of gas, and you can find a good deal as well. Granted, the older 2 stroke technology is not as nice with fumes, etc. but you cannot beat the power some of the motors had.
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| I really don't think you would be happy with a 40 no matter what make or model. If you go with a 50, go with either a two-stroke or fuel injected 4-stroke. Used tiller motors of this size are hard to come by. I sold my 50 on craigslist in 20 minutes and could have sold another 20 if I had them. Good luck!
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| My dad bought this same boat with a 60hp merc tiller in 2000 and I have fished in it about as much as he has, from Canada to the Mississippi. It runs real well with a 60, but I would be real hesitant to put a 40hp on the back of it. I have been in that boat a lot of hours and I think a 40 would be a struggle if you a few guys and gear loading it up. It's heavier than you think it would be. Just my opinion, I would keep looking for the right motor, great boat though. |
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| If it is a good deal I'd go for it What did the 1660 weigh? Something like 880lbs. You'd only gain 2-3 mph top end and maybe 1 full second to get on plane with a 60, look up engine test with similar boats there's not that big of a difference, now if you have 3 guys in the boat a lot I'd look for a 60. |
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| Imobley - 10/22/2013 6:02 PM
If it is a good deal I'd go for it What did the 1660 weigh? Something like 880lbs. You'd only gain 2-3 mph top end and maybe 1 full second to get on plane with a 60, look up engine test with similar boats there's not that big of a difference, now if you have 3 guys in the boat a lot I'd look for a 60.
I have run this boat for 8 years underpowered with a 50 h.p. Now that I have it powered correctly with a 60, I love it! Do yourself a favor and don't go with a 40, you will be disappointed.....GUARANTEED! But I am only talking from experience not assumption. |
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| I had a 1990 Pro-V 1700 with a 50 HP Yamaha 2-stroke.
Great boat and a great motor, but under powered.
My advice is buy the boat and put a 60 on it.
I am pretty sure you won't be happy with a 40.
Edited by ranger618 10/22/2013 7:59 PM
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Location: Almond, WI | Okay, going to piggyback on this thread to see what you guys think. I recently got a '96 SmokerCraft Pro Tiller 160 sans motor which is similar to the Pro-V in length/beam, but almost 100lbs less and also the bow is a much shallower taper than the Pro-V (like a 45 degree instead of a 60 degree). It is rated for a 60. I've been leaning towards a 50hp Honda (I know the previous owner had a 50hp Merc on it). Anyone with experience with this rig or an opinion if the lighter weight and different bow design will allow for better performance with a 50? |
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Location: Lebanon,Mo | Due to my lake restriction back in Missouri,i have run a 40 for many years. My last rig was a '13 G3 V164C with 40 yam 4stroke. If i remember, think i could top out around 30mph with ss prop. 2 people,musky gear about 27mph. You can go to g3boats . com to get boat specs to compare to your lund.
As with any rig,the correct prop makes it work.
Fred.
Edited by missourimuskyhunter 10/22/2013 8:26 PM
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| Just another thing to consider when deciding whether or not the 40 will be sufficient. That same hull with a console is rated for a 115. You will be underpowered with a 40. |
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| tyler k - 10/22/2013 8:17 PM
Okay, going to piggyback on this thread to see what you guys think. I recently got a '96 SmokerCraft Pro Tiller 160 sans motor which is similar to the Pro-V in length/beam, but almost 100lbs less and also the bow is a much shallower taper than the Pro-V (like a 45 degree instead of a 60 degree). It is rated for a 60. I've been leaning towards a 50hp Honda (I know the previous owner had a 50hp Merc on it). Anyone with experience with this rig or an opinion if the lighter weight and different bow design will allow for better performance with a 50?
My guess is that it would be okay with a 50, until you put more than 2 adults in it or have to deal with real wind.
Why don't you just get a 60 ? |
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| I have a 16' starcraft with a 30 horse Johnson, both are late 80's. I thought it was terrible when I first got it. It had a 13 pitch prop when I got it, I dropped down to a 12 pitch. It helped but still wasn't good. Then I put a 11 pitch on it. That made a world of difference, it can plane out with 3 guys, gear, and a livewell full of water now. |
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| A 50 would barely cut it. A 40 would be painful. I have a crestliner fish hawk with a 75 and have owned a couple. I can't imagine u would be happy with a 40. |
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| Definitely sounds like I'll be holding out for a 60. Given that I'll be picking the boat up in November and it's going right into the back of the garage til Spring, time is definitely on my side. Thanks to everyone for the input! |
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