2.5m Dinghy + 4HP Outboard help?
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2.5m Dinghy + 4HP Outboard help?
Hi lads, i am new here. I got a Viamare 250T Dinghy off a friend yesterday because i want to try a bit of fishing in rivers, bays etc. I need an outboard engine is the only thing and i was looking at a Mariner 4HP one. Do ye think that would be too big for a 2.5 meter dinghy??? I fished from kayaks before and have the lifejackets and that i just want to try something new for cheap enough money to see if i like it. Any help is appreciated
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Rob Millard
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Re: 2.5m Dinghy + 4HP Outboard help?
4hp should be fine. The boat should have a plate on it with the max hp rating.
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Re: 2.5m Dinghy + 4HP Outboard help?
thanks for the reply. yeah it says 3HP is the max.
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Rob Millard
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Re: 2.5m Dinghy + 4HP Outboard help?
Stick to the 2.5hp so
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JimC
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Re: 2.5m Dinghy + 4HP Outboard help?
2.5m is on the small side for angling. You'll soon tire of pottering about and hanker for a bit of speed! 
If rated for 3hp and you have a 4hp then 4hp will do. Just keep the speed down a bit and keep an eye on the transom area that it's not splitting
I'm sure you know the drill as regards safety etc... Enjoy!
If rated for 3hp and you have a 4hp then 4hp will do. Just keep the speed down a bit and keep an eye on the transom area that it's not splitting
I'm sure you know the drill as regards safety etc... Enjoy!
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Exp271
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Re: 2.5m Dinghy + 4HP Outboard help?
ok thanks for the replies lads but i just sold my dinghy/4hp and bought a 17ft Sea Nymph lol 
I bought it as a bit of a project. ive been building cars and motorbikes all my life. now its time to have a go at boats
I bought it as a bit of a project. ive been building cars and motorbikes all my life. now its time to have a go at boats