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Doug5

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Since: Aug 03, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 7:31 pm
Post subject: Outboard power to weight/length ratio
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Is there an online site, or formula for calculating power to
length/weight ratios for picking the right sized outboard motor for a
boat.
Doug

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Bob10

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 9:02 pm
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I would like to know too! - I have a 244 Chaparral I want to put a 350
in, but not sure if it will pull it properly - it has a 454 in it now.


Doug wrote:

 > Is there an online site, or formula for calculating power to
 > length/weight ratios for picking the right sized outboard motor for a
 > boat.
 > Doug

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