Hi guys, I’m looking at buying an Escape 165 side console version soon. Wondering if it will plane ok with 2 guys with an Etec 30 hp. Anybody using these for this model? Thanks
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Hi guys, I’m looking at buying an Escape 165 side console version soon. Wondering if it will plane ok with 2 guys with an Etec 30 hp. Anybody using these for this model? Thanks
Alumacraft site has the HP rating 20 to 50. A 700 pound boat, 76 inch beam, 16.5 foot rig without gear, batteries, fuel and other fun stuff with a 30hp and put two guys in it you may find it a lacking.
I run a 145 Escape with a F30 Yammie. Works great for me and the dog, but if it’s 2 adults with a full livewell I use every one of those 30 ponies to get up on plane.
With the 165, I would max it out with a 50. I think you would squeak by with a 40, but wish you had the 50 in the long run.
I ended up buying it with a 40 Etec. It runs great with it. With 2 people it maxes out around 27 mph.
If it can handle a 50, why not put a 50 on it? Seems only logical. Don’t under power.
Its plenty fast enough for me with the 40. Also the 40 has an option of emergency rope start, I don’t think you get that with an Etec 50.
Congrats on the new boat! Have fun setting it up. I do like those flat floor boats.
Its plenty fast enough for me with the 40. Also the 40 has an option of emergency rope start, I don’t think you get that with an Etec 50.
Looks like Lac Seul?
LM
Beautiful! It just looked a lot like my favorite Canada hangouts.
LM
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