Bass Tender 10.2 Boat

[mobassin]

Bought a 4HP Yamaha for the boat but all it will do is plow through the water. Its rated for a 7HP but I would like to know if this will be enough motor to get it up on plane. If any body has or had one would appreciate any advice. Thanks

[TownsendsFJR1300]

You didn't give much info, ie, 2 stroke, 4 stroke, hull style, brand, etc.

However, go to this link; Outboard Performance, Performance Bulletins | Yamaha Outboards and put in your information.

It'll also get you in the ball park for what prop you need...

**A tachometer will help in getting the engine into the correct WOT RPM range**.

I would think a properly set up 10' boat, with a 4hp (and as light as possible) should be able to get up on plane. Not fast but not plowing either.

[99yam40]

Also depends on how much weight you have in that little craft
there would be a very big difference between a small person with gear and a very large person with gear

4 hp is not much, maybe just putt around like a *****ing motor

[robert graham]

I had a Yamaha 4HP on my 17 ft. Aluminum canoe and it was not very fast...on a boat like yours I wouldn't expect much in the way of speed...

[mobassin]

Bass Tender

Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate the quick response. As for as the weight goes I'd say all total including boat would be like 475-500lbs. Don't see many of these boats around but we love the boat. I just don't want to spend more money on a bigger motor and then end up with the same problem. Right now I'm looking locally for someone that has a 7-8hp I can borrow just to see if it will do the job.

[robert graham]

It all just depends on how fast and how far you want/need to go....