1750 Crestline fish hawk

[Mcurrier1981]

I have a 1750 fish hawk with 50hp 2 stroke merc.....our local lake is 20 hp max so I'm thinking of buying a 20 hp motor.....I know I won't set the lake on fire but does anyone have an idea of speed? I understand it depends on load weight assuming 2 adults and some fishing gear

[brigeton]

I would say about 10mph. I can't see it getting on plane. My last boat was a much lighter 16' with a 30hp. With 3 big guys it wouldn't get on plane. My 1750 Fishhawk has a 115.

[fishn_pa]

I have a Dominator 165 rigged with a 9.9 kicker which becomes my main power plant on the 20hp lakes. Top speed with the kicker on flat water at WOT is 6 mph.

Hope this helps.

[DW]

Based on my experience with an old 16' Lund with a 10hp, I could get 21mph with 1 plus gear. That boat weighs about half the Crestliner and has less deadrise. I suspect you could get the boat onto plane and reach about 18 mph.

[Redy2fish]

How big of a lake is this ?, sounds like a good time to upgrade to a good trolling motor that's if the lake is small

Or you could by new 20 hp graphics ,lol

[fishin10]

Looking at the expense of buying of NEW 20hp, have you given any thought into just having a 2nd boat with a 9.9-20hp motor? If thats not possible...a new 4str 20hp proped right might get you 15mph WOT.

[Mcurrier1981]

Thanks guys I assumed it won't get on plane....so dumb question but would it be a waste of money to get a motor with power trim then?

[Kevin23]

Originally Posted by Mcurrier1981

Thanks guys I assumed it won't get on plane....so dumb question but would it be a waste of money to get a motor with power trim then?

Would be better than pulling on the motor whenever you want to raise it...

Kicker props are totally different than regular motor props, so comparing a 9.9 kicker to what your motor will do isn't quite accurate. I'm sure with the right prop you could push 15mph or so, MAYBE get it on plane if there is a decent chop and the weight is distributed right.

You might be able to "tinker" with the motor.. Or get a "large" motor with a 20, H, and P, decal to get a little more speed.. if you know what I mean.