Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Other Classic Rebuilds => Topic started by: dans1018 on April 22, 2012, 09:47:03 AM

Title: Low horsepower on old proline 20
Post by: dans1018 on April 22, 2012, 09:47:03 AM

Hey guys, gonna rig up an old proline 20. I will be using it as a tower/spotter boat for pre fishing tourneys. What is the smallest horsepower that will run this boat reasonably. Just lookin to go slow with low fuel burn numbers. Just needs to get on plane well in shallow water. Will a 90 push this boat?

Title: Re: Low horsepower on old proline 20
Post by: seabob4 on April 22, 2012, 12:44:20 PM

90 will do it, maybe even a 75...

Title: Re: Low horsepower on old proline 20
Post by: GoneFission on April 22, 2012, 02:00:34 PM

Save fuel?  Put a diesel under the console and go inboard or I/O:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercruiser-made ... 8b&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercruiser-made-by-Hino-W06D-six-cyl-diesel-Marine-engine-/190669619083?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c64cb7f8b&vxp=mtr)

Title: Re: Low horsepower on old proline 20
Post by: Capt Matt on April 22, 2012, 06:16:06 PM

90 will do fine if its a flatback boat
Capt Matt