I have a friend getting a 20ft canoe with a 20hp outboard. What are your guys' views on this? I think its crazy and a waste of money.

Gheenoe??

sounds like a lot of motor for not a lot of boat to me....not to mention i would be surprised if you could even put that large of a motor on the back of a canoe without it tipping completely over.

Probably not a good idea.

LOL, sounds awesome.

 

Come pick me up!

Must be a transom on the back end. Sort of like the old town model Dicks sells.

I'd buy a boat but most lakes around me don't allow gas engines anymore.

Fortunately electrics aren't a problem. It beats paddling as long as they work when you need them most! Grr!!

That canoe/motor combo sounds like a perfect set up for your friend....make sure you go to the lake first time he uses it...stay on shore and bring a camera and post the results on here lmao

I would go with a 30' & 30 HP.. Yamaha of course..

A 15'6" Gheenoe is rated for 25HP, and a 16' with console is rated at 40HP. It really depends, as canoe is a pretty broad term. 

As long as it's wide enough to be stable, it should be fun.  I hope he's getting a good deal on it.

I would like to drive it.........Al

I hope it's not your generic canoe. I have a 17' Grumman cargo canoe with squared off back and my little 4hp Merc is almost too much motor for it.

_{Make sure the rig is properly balanced or more accurately, counter balanced.}

 

_{My thought on the rig ==don`t  do it.}

 

_{Wear PFD`s and attach a rope and float to it so you can find it later.}

_C22

Hold my beer.........