3.1 metre boat what size engine

[bream_mc]

i have a mate who owns a 3.1 metre quintrex i was just wondering what size motor it could have before it would flip?? The sticker says 9.9hp but we are ignoring it

[BARRAkid]

probably 15hp would be the max i would put on it
Its not really going to flip just the ass end will sit deaper in the water when its not underway.
if the wields look decent you should be fine but probably will have some transom flex.
If you wield some extra support you should be good
If the boat doesnt have much decking i would go with a the 9.9 as it will push you along at a decent speed.

cheers BK

[breamqueen]

i would listen to the stiker personally cause if you dont firstly the insurance wont cover it if you have an accident. also i have a 11ft quintrex and with a 20hp it is only 2inches Out of the water at the transom !ahh!! but thing is the 20hp doesnt weight var off the 15hp evinrude we have so id listen to 9.9/10hp

[BARRAkid]

if you are insuring it you will either have to stick with a 9.9 or modify it so you can get it re plated.


cheers BK

[Dell]

re-enforce the transom and get twin 50s
But seriously IMO I wouldnt go over the max transom weight as a mate of mine did once and he had a really bad experience.

[breamqueen]

Follow the sticker!!
By the time you mod, you could have up-graded!!

[BARRAkid]

Originally Posted by breamqueen

Follow the sticker!!
By the time you mod, you could have up-graded!!

pritty much unless you can wield
If it was mine i would just go with a 9.9 no hassles

cheers BK

[breamqueen]

yeh a 9.9 will push it well!
even if you could weld, still would bother going to all the hassel on a 10ft tinnie.

[bigbreambos]

Mate ignore the plate, i run a 15hp on my 2.45m quinne so youd be right with a least a 15hp. Just my two bobs worth.

Cheer

[BARRAkid]

Originally Posted by bigbreambos

Mate ignore the plate, i run a 15hp on my 2.45m quinne so youd be right with a least a 15hp. Just my two bobs worth.

Cheer

one question do you hear clicking when you take off ?
Quintrex are over rated boats i would be carful


cheers BK

[down in busso]

just remember if u dont stick to the plate u got no 3rd party (injury) insurance so IF u du have a acident and someone is hurt u will cop a law suit and all of their medical bills ! STIK TO THE PLATE !

[Fisherman#1]

hahaha this reminds me of my mate with his 3.4m tinnie (no carpetting or stuff, just some oars, fuel and tackle) with, wait for it, a 30hp 2 stroke on it! He use to have a 25hp yammie but he said it didn't have enough grunt.

You should see it when it's in full flight.

[breamqueen]

yeh, it may be ok in a creek but think about taking it into the broadwater, once theres boat wash, your pretty much done for.
stick to the plate,

[grego]

GEEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!
i had a 6hp on my 8 ft tinny (2.45m) and it was seriously quick but had no freeboard at all.

as for a 15hp on a 2.45 i dont think so mate, my tinny chine walked with a 6hp with leccy battery and deck, ide hate to see it with a 15hp( thats wen its above water)

[breamqueen]

I though we had been over this :P
stick to the PLATE!!!!!!!!!!!