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travelnutz
Mar 31, 2017Explorer II
colliehauler,
I understand and know about this 25HP max motor allowed as we have several of the small inland lakes here with this law. Big enough to plane off the Rebel when needed or wanted and still be legal. Having a 10 HP kicker is very smart too when venturing distances or long trips on open waters. Motor problems only seem to happen when you don't have that backup luxury! Murphy's law!
Some lakes even have a 10 HP max. Makes sense as a 200 HP on a suitable sized boat would just get to top speed before needing to slow down so you don't find yourself high on the beach on the other side. The right tool for the task at hand or planned rules!
However, 90 miles with just a 10 hp motor on the Rebel with a couple passengers or stuff onboard would be taking one very long day to get to your destination and the whole next day just to get back and hope the weather stays good!
I understand and know about this 25HP max motor allowed as we have several of the small inland lakes here with this law. Big enough to plane off the Rebel when needed or wanted and still be legal. Having a 10 HP kicker is very smart too when venturing distances or long trips on open waters. Motor problems only seem to happen when you don't have that backup luxury! Murphy's law!
Some lakes even have a 10 HP max. Makes sense as a 200 HP on a suitable sized boat would just get to top speed before needing to slow down so you don't find yourself high on the beach on the other side. The right tool for the task at hand or planned rules!
However, 90 miles with just a 10 hp motor on the Rebel with a couple passengers or stuff onboard would be taking one very long day to get to your destination and the whole next day just to get back and hope the weather stays good!
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