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

bcraigan · #1 10-04-2009, 01:28 PM

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 · #2 10-04-2009, 04:03 PM

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 · #3 10-04-2009, 05:54 PM

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 · #4 10-05-2009, 09:55 AM

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 · #5 10-05-2009, 11:31 AM

BR's dad has one too.

bradford · #6 10-05-2009, 02:09 PM

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

bcraigan · #7 10-05-2009, 02:34 PM

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 · #8 10-05-2009, 02:35 PM

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 · #9 10-05-2009, 07:54 PM

bcraigan · #10 10-05-2009, 07:57 PM