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What Size Motor??????

Sharkbite
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Hey guy's as you already know I am getting a boat.  Now I want to be able to take it into The Delaware River along with large lakes.  I have found good deals on 4HP, 5HP motors. Is a 4HP strong enough to go against the  current? I really need to know if this is worth it.

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    oh yeah... I have a 10 foot jon with a 2 hp motor and loaded with 2 people at about 150 each. and all our gear and we have gone out in some big waves curents everything and it pushed us not too bad. I want to up to a 5 hp when I get the money though.

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    Go with the 5 if you are getting a good price.

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    Ok thats great to know thanks guy's your the best.

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    I've got an 8 hp on a 16 foot. Wouldn't go with less, but its a real heavy boat

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