My ideal motor would have been a 9.9hp 4 stroke high thrust, but we got a 9.8 hp that was 10yrs old but new in the box! It had an alternator and controls and was a third the price! It has served us well, surprising guests and other boaters, how well it moves DIANNE'S ROSE! We cruise at 6mph with 3/4 throttle but settle in at 5 ish mph as it is quieter and sips gas at this speed. Some have put 40hp on thier boats and seem happy but one builder had a 20 hp, upgraded to a 40hp and went back to the 20! He said it barely made a difference but took more fuel and added weight! I think a 25hp would be the next size up I'd try but am not in a hurry to make a change! AllthebestRoy
I love watching houseboats turn in tight spaces. Little bricks the turn on a dime... Thanks you two.👍
Thanks for noticing! AllthebestRoy
Thanks Roy nice little ride she looks like she handles well
Thanks Dave!
Such a beautiful place.
One of a favorite! BestRoy
Remind us, please; what is the draft on DR? Dodging boulders could be... unpleasant.
6in when slow and she drops to 8-10in at speed. You see me slowing down, this is when I'm going over shallows. BestRoy
Fancy smancy driving there
Lol! You should see when I find the rocks, close and personal!!! I've name a few and been happy to paint them! Lol! AllthebestRoy
Roy, Just curious, what size motor did you have and top speed. Also, what would biggest motor for your design accept? Thanks!
My ideal motor would have been a 9.9hp 4 stroke high thrust, but we got a 9.8 hp that was 10yrs old but new in the box! It had an alternator and controls and was a third the price! It has served us well, surprising guests and other boaters, how well it moves DIANNE'S ROSE! We cruise at 6mph with 3/4 throttle but settle in at 5 ish mph as it is quieter and sips gas at this speed. Some have put 40hp on thier boats and seem happy but one builder had a 20 hp, upgraded to a 40hp and went back to the 20! He said it barely made a difference but took more fuel and added weight! I think a 25hp would be the next size up I'd try but am not in a hurry to make a change! AllthebestRoy