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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-12-2015, 11:54
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Posted By Cheechako
Re: Engine size for boat size

Trying to think of examples I have personal knowledge experience with:
West sail 32, (heavy) 25 hp Definitely not enough.
Seawind 31, (med heavy) 17 hp volvo not enough
38 Hans Christian, 25 HP...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-12-2015, 10:09
Replies: 55
Views: 17,592
Posted By Cheechako
Re: Engine size for boat size

My 44 footer had a 51 hp (Perkins 4-108)and it was plenty.... surprisingly. My 47 footer had 80 HP (Nanni/Mercedes).
My only caution would be to watch for modern engines whose HP ratings are at...
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