60hp on a 19 Angler?

Bigfish16 · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:44 pm Post subject: 60hp on a 19 Angler?

I may have a chance to get a Angler 19 without an engine. I have a great 60 Yamaha that is nearly new. It will push my 17ft bowrider at about 32mph with 4-5 people on board. I'd like to use the sixty for a couple of years if I can get away with it. I know that this is somewhat underpowered, But I'm mostly a fisherman and rarely go much faster than planing speeds anyway. My starcraft is rated for 90hp and the 60hp has been more than enough power for me. I would apreciate any thoughts. Thanks, Bigfish

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject:

We have a customer with a 19 and a 60 4 stroke Yamaha. They bought the package used, and got a good value on the purchase, but wish very much for more power.

snal · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject:

I'm no expert, but I'd guess that it would get a 19 on plane, but top out in the low 20's (mph).

thataway · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:09 pm Post subject:

I suspect that you mean that you rarely go over displacement speeds, rather than planing speeds. If you put a low pitched prop, you should be able to get the boat up on a plane. It will be "under powered", but there are some 22's with 50 hp out there, and the 60 will be lighter than the larger engine. Give it a try.

flrockytop · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:24 pm Post subject: Re: 60hp on a 19 Angler?

PhilR · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:31 am Post subject:

I have a Honda 90 on my 19' Angler and it almost feels overpowered. As long as your not heavily loaded, the 60 should do the job.

Da Nag · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:28 am Post subject:

Contrary to those suggesting a 60 on a 19 might be adequate, you'll likely not find anyone who has owned this combination agrees - myself included.

I'm no power hound, and am typically content to plug along at slower speeds. But the combination of a 60 on a 19 is painfully bad...even lightly loaded, you'll be stressing the engine just to get on plane. You'll be running at 5K+ RPM's constantly. Engine life will suffer. Resale will be seriously impacted, as we've discussed this issue many times, and most potential buyers will be well aware the boat is seriously underpowered.

My advice remains the same, every time this comes up...just don't do it. Were I in your shoes, I would sell the 60 (should be pretty easy), and put the money towards an adequate 75-90 outboard.

jrassier · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject: 19 Angler/60 hp

Our 19 Angler has a Honda 90 with a permatrim. Running a stainless 13.25X17 mercury prop & light to moderately loaded the boat turning 4200-4500 rpm scoots along at 22- 24mph on flat water. WOT at 5900 is 32mph. The Permatrim made a significant improvement in throttle setting to hold a plane,and I now only use the trim tabs to balance aside to side load difference. The permatim takes care of all fore aft issues. I think a 60 hp motor with a permatrim would get the job done

bluegene · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:52 am Post subject:

I have a 1987 60 hp Johnson on a 1987 22 Cruiser. The engine came with the boat and has good compression and is reliable. It gets on plane easily. Goes 18, 19 knots according to the GPS @ 5,000 rpm. I haven't tried pushing the throttle to fully open. And, it's not worth the thousands it will cost to upgrade, which would be to a four stroke 75 hp. Because you already have the engine resale considerations are moot, as they are for me.

We cruised the area between Anacortes and Powell River this summer at 6 to 7 knots most of the time. Went at the higher speeds occasionally.

Stephen

dotnmarty · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:10 pm Post subject:

Don't get sucked into the "bigger is better" mind set. Just enjoy the trip.

Da Nag · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:23 pm Post subject:

geebee2 · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject:

I've got Yamaha's 75 on my 19 and it would top out about 27mph when it was lighter. Now loaded to the nuts , two up, coolers, extra fuel cans,traps, rope & floats etc. it tops out at about 21 knots WOT.
The fuel economy is still good but I think I should have gone with the 90hp.

Glen

C-Otter · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:13 pm Post subject:

The 87 C-Dory has the new style hull. My 85 has the old style flat bottom with a 87 johnson two stroke. With 300# motor, 65# kicker, 30 gal gas, down riggers and two people I get 24 mph @4000. I ran it wot only one time, got to the high 30's and it scared the crap out of me. Never again.
I like best to run about 3700 which is about 20mph. After all these years she still hum's like a top. C-Otter