the deal curse strikes me again...now what size engine?

[bcraigan]

I was picking up my v20 from the shop the other day and got to talking to the owner about a mckee 14' boat that was sitting there. Long story short, he told me it was a mutual friends boat and he only wanted $300 bucks for it... Well you know what happens after that, and now i'm looking for a small engine for it. Anyone know what size shaft I need? Anybody got a small engine laying around they need to get rid of? Was hoping for a 50hp, but would go for anything above 30... Again, just not sure what shaft size it needs. It is an old mckee 14' boat.

[chumbucket]

Should be the same as the old 13' Whalers and require a short (15") shaft. Just measure the top of your transom (where the motor mounts) to the keel.

[spareparts]

takes a 20" shaft, I've got a 60 Merc on mine, just about have it finished, a freind of mine has a 70 Johnrude on his, says it more than enough, but he had one a few years back with a 50 rude and it wasn't enough. I curious how mine is going to run. Hope to have it finished next weekend.

[bcraigan]

Got any pics of yours? I figured 300 was a good price... Thanks for the motor info. I know theyy are heavy boats.

[Skools Out]

BR's dad has one too.

[bradford]

I've got a 50 suzuki on mine, it scoots. $300 sounds great, did it include a trailer?

[bcraigan]

Yeah has a trailer. Ive got to put new wheels on it before i bring it home. Going to get it tomorrow. Ill post pics as soon as I get it cleaned up.

[Blue_Runner]

I'll take it off your hands for $400 and just use my 9.9hp on it.

Dads 14 has a 1988 40 hp and pushes close to 30 mph which seems like 100 mph in a 14' boat. I would go 50 + hp because dad's could use a little more umpf coming out of the hold with 3 fat guys in it. Top end is sufficient though.

A guy that fishes out of MI has one just like it w/ a newer yamaha 60hp 4 stroke. Love those little boats. I've king fished out of dad's at the 3 mile.

Good score. If you decide to get rid of it keep me in mind.

[bcraigan]

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[bcraigan]

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[bcraigan]

It needs a good cleaning, a couple of glass spots fixed (one on the floor that is a crack where it looks like someone dropped something on it, and one on the front where you can see the eye on the inside of the boat has cracks around it) and the trailer needs some work but for the price it was hard to beat. Always wanted one of these. Funny how God opens doors sometimes...

[phatdaddy]

good score!!!

i've got a 68 13' whaler i'v had for about 18 years. i had a 7.5 honda on it for a couple of years, the went with a 30 mariner for about 10 years, and 3 years ago i bought a new 40 tohatsu 2 stroke and put on it. if your going to be the one running it 50 or 60 hp will be ok, but if kids or inexperienced adults are going to be in, i'd stick with a 40. it's amazing how fast 30 mph seems when you are 18 inches of off the water..

[bcraigan]

It's really going to come down to what we can find for a very good deal. I wish I had the money to go buy new power for it but it'll probably end up getting a used motor and if I can afford a 50 I will sure go for it. Would like to hit the middle of the road there but if I find a 30-40 i'll probably go with it. Just want something reliable, but hoping for a 50. Can't wait to get it cleaned up and going. Gotta split my time now between getting this one finished up, my v20rebuild, and my 20dually that is gonna be our kingfisher.

[phatdaddy]

one thing i would recommend is trim & tilt. i would rather have a 25 w/ t&t than a 50 without. i didn't have it until i got the new motor and what a difference it makes on a small hull. i think the mckee's have a better ride than the old whalers, but the trim would be nice..