What horsepower on a boat do you need to use this at full capacity?
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we have 2 - 150 hp engines, and it works fine we used it more in the harbor too floating around
1360949
This "Inner-Tube" is limited to "NO MORE" than a 3 horsepower outboard gasoline motor, I "PERSONALLY" wouldn't try to put that much power on it, I use an Electric Trolling motor on mine that has "Variable settings", you won't be able to waterski behind this. AND
1015109
I used a continuous duty silonoid so the entire panel only has power if the key is on. I also ran a separate wire straight from the battery with fuse for the radio memory and Then I added a battery disconnect for when the boat is in storage. You need large wire to supply power and that's why you would want the silonoid so it can handle the amprage draw. Remember to put a fuse right at the battery too.
207678
I would not recommend this impeller for any boat. The vanes are less stiff so the water flow is not enough. This caused the engine to overheat and it was difficult to troubleshoot. Who thinks that a brand new impeller would cause an engine to overheat?
730418
I don't know the horsepower but it's basically high and low. It works well I only ran it on high when I was circulating chemicals or when people were in the pool. It saved a lot on my electric bill. I would recommend it
912184
I don't know the horsepower but can tell you it is a great machine. I have a 300 foot drive with curves and uphill slope but it clears just great even in 2 foot snow. I consider it the best purchase I ever made.
1239661
Hi Josh - my hubby said to tell you that the 8" JL's need a minimum of 150 watts each to push them properly. Also the total watts in our boat is 1400 not 1600.
1419413
I ordered it for a friend who owns a 42' sailboat. The engine is a 55 horsepower, Westerbeke....diesel. I'm afraid I don't know more than that.
1143459
I do this in 1-2ft swells. (I'd call this chop) I have a 21 ft boat and wanted something to get to shore with. So I added on a 55lb thrust electric motor and have taken it between patience island and prudence Island from my boat. (Narragansett Bay RI) It handles real well. but this year I picked up a 3HP gas motor - although the 55 lb works excellent - it's max speed is like 3 mph or so it feels. I'm going to try the MAX 3hp motor on it. I've watched youtube videos of this and it moves a little quicker. Still the boat can handle 1-2 ft chop or swells with no problem.
1076425
I purchashed this system about 3 months ago. It is 1-1/2 horsepower. I must say it has been impressive so far. I have a 15'x48" above ground Intex pool.
485177
The 3/4 HP shallow well pictured should be adequate. We pump over 100 ft. . Do not get a 1/2 horsepower.
1389318
I used it to replace a 13HP engine that was ancient and running a large hydraulic log splitter. I was aware I did not need that amount and this engine has performed better than the old worn engine and starts easy every time. HP is variable depending on where you look but I would recommend this for 8-10 HP replacement use.
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As for maximum weight of motor no clue but this video shows that the mount will hold a 3hp which are all about the same weight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs9aq-Twg1s. Be advised that these motor mounts aren't ANYTHING like a real wood transom or the mounts for hard body boats and can break with excessive use or abuse. The main thing is the metal tubes can come away from the mounting clips.
980456
amazon asked for an answer. use an amp at least 50 watts above the pwr rating. I have 4 of these in my pontoon boat. 1 in each corner. I added an open air 15" sub from parts express. my boat rocks like no tomorrow. I shut the sub off when I`m fishing for obvious reasons. But out cruising I go full tilt.
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Horsepower can be converted into watts by remembering 1 HP = 746.70 watts. Doing the math, 3250/746.7 = 4.35 HP. But remember, there is inrush current on a motor, the normal extra current it takes to get a motor started. I'd say the best you can probably truly expect this generator to handle is maybe a 3 HP motor. Hope that helps. Ron
755408
My wife and I have a 14' aluminum johnboat. We powered the MinnKota with a brand-new 12V freshly charged marine battery. Boat speed was approximately 4MPH with both of us in the boat for about 45 minutes at which time we began to notice a loss of speed and battery power.
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Pretty close to 3 HP output. I have a 3.5 hp Gas outboard for comparison and it's similar to that. I use it on my 14ft. JohnBoat. Hope that helps.