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Old 03 April 2011, 20:50   #1
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towing with zodiac

I want to get a zodiac futura mkIII HD with a honda 20 hp outboard. I want to use the boat for fishing and recreation, it will be a tiller motor and I want to know if I can pull a person on a towable (like a raft) without any problem , can you help me please
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I want to get a zodiac futura mkIII HD with a honda 20 hp outboard. I want to use the boat for fishing and recreation, it will a tiller motor and I want to know if I can pull a person on a towable (like a raft) without any problem , can you help me please
Sounds a little under-powered in my opinion. The Zodiac Futura MkIII HD is rated for 50hp. Given you've got a 4-stroke on there won't help, as all the weight is at the stern as you're tiller-steering. Might be worth adding some weight up front to keep the bow down. A 40hp would be a good compromise.

With a 50hp on the back...

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