Reply To: Question regarding a 57′ Feathercraft 12′ Cartopper

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I have run a 1930 Lockwood Chief on a Feathercraft Cartopper. The Chief is rated as 11 HP @ 4000 RPM. I used to run the guts out of that motor, and both I and the boat survived quite nicely. It did ride better with a little kid in the bow, but I could get by with loading my tool box and extra fuel up as far forward as possible. You guessed it, porpoising will be your worst enemy. Structurally, the boat will probably handle the Fastwin. Can’t vouch for the quality of your ride tho. Hope this helps.

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