Alright right now I have a 9.9hp on my 14ft aluminum boat, it is decent but I would enjoy just a little more speed. The plate on my boat that explains the top amount of hp is not there, I am guessing I could go with a 25hp and would be fine. The engine I have on now is really bulky I have seen some 40hp engines smaller.

Also how hard would it be to switch from tiller steering to a wheel?

Or if the motor is set up for a wheel how hard is it to switch to a tiller?

Thanks

Dylan

Depends on how heavy the metal is in your jon.  Heavy guage could stand a 25 if you add a center brace.  I ran my 25 tiller merc on a Lowe 1432 but I also added transome brace in the center of the transome.  If I remember right, the boat was only rated for a 15.

Changing for tiller to remote control or visa versa depends on the motor but either way it's usually not economically pratical.  If it's an older motor and you can find a junker you can buy cheap that has all the parts you need is about the only way it's pratical.   Another problem is a lot of tiller motors will come without a charging system unless (unless it's electric start and order with it).