Dave Clites
New member
I recently acquired a 12foot Higher BBSB. It doesn't plane with me(170lbs) plus 30-40 lbs of gear. Curious if others know whether stepping uup from a 6hp 2 stroke Johnson to a 8hp 2stroke Johnson will get it up on plane, or do I need to go to 9.9 or even 15hp? I plan to hunt 4miles from my launch ramp. Due to various reasons I prefer a lighter motor that I can put on and off easily. Any input greatly appreciated....