Carolina Skiff J12 Max Hp (2024)

1. What size motor for a Carolina Skiff J12? | Boating Forum

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  • Started my Craigslist engine search for the J12, I have read that people will put anything from 9.9HP to 25HP. I will have 2 adults and a child most of them time with me, we will be mostly on a small creek or small lake with no HP restrictions. Anyone have any experience with these...

2. WTB Carolina Skiff J12 | Downeast Boat Forum

  • Oct 7, 2014 · The dlx has an extra 6" freeboard nd more beam. This dlx is surprisingly dry in the chop, I really like it. 25hp does 30mph. there was a 14dlx w ...

  • WTB Carolina Skiff J12 Know its not a downeast already!!! But it would be the ideal tender at my boat club. I know some members on here have one and they are fairly rare. Can take delivery whenever just hoping to line something up for spring 2015. Motors/trailers not required just looking...

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4. New toy! | Downeast Boat Forum

  • Nov 10, 2014 · Can't take it with you. Replaced waterlogged POS tender with a leftover new old stock Carolina Skiff J12, model year 2013. Gonna put a 25 hp ...

  • Can't take it with you. Replaced waterlogged POS tender with a leftover new old stock Carolina Skiff J12, model year 2013. Gonna put a 25 hp Yamaha two stroke tiller on her. She will scream... Everyone should have a tender that does 30+ knots right?

5. looking at a carolina skiff - Duckboats.net

  • Feb 15, 2008 · Im looking at running a 25 hp yami on it, its rated for max ... I use a J12 in the tidal ... weight inside the boat is inadequately distributed.

  • Im looking at buying a J14 carolina skiff, 64" wide, does anybody on this site have one and how do you like it? Im looking at running a 25 hp yami on it, its rated for max 30 hp so im hoping it will run in the mid 20's for speed those this sound about right?

6. Would a new 20 HP Honda Outboard Be Sufficient - TinBoats.net

  • Jun 17, 2016 · Small Honda motors are dogs! My boatclub just bought a 15hp e-start OB for a club tender. The Nissan 10hp on the same Carolina Skiff J12 is ...

  • Would new 20 HP Honda outboard be sufficient to adequately power and plane a 1977 Starcraft 16' long, 5' 6" wide, 550 lb (empty hull only without engine, people and gear)? Most of the time there would be less than 400 lbs of people and gear in boat, so total weight would be around 1,000 lbs...

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  • Carolina Skiff is the home of the number one fiberglass outboard-powered boat brand in North America offering the best made-in-the-USA fishing and cruising ...

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8. 2012 Carolina Skiff J12 Hull Only - Boat Manufacturers

  • This Carolina Skiff outboard utility has a fiberglass hull, is 11.67 feet long and 64 inches wide at the widest point. The boat weighs approximately 230 ...

  • This Carolina Skiff outboard utility has a fiberglass hull, is 11.67 feet long and 64 inches wide at the widest point. The boat weighs approximately 230 pounds with an empty fuel tank and without any gear or passengers.

9. Carolina Skiff Owners and Fans | Facebook

  • Max RPM is about 5500. This motor came with the boat ... Just purchased a j12 Carolina Skiff. Does anyone ... Is a 30 hp enough power? John Demirb · 󰤥 1 · 󰤦 7.

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10. Max HP on 14' Boat | Refuge Forums

  • Jul 18, 2005 · I have a Carolina Skiff J14' it weights 685 empty, with 2 hunters, decoys and dog it's loaded down. For the last 5 years I have run a Nissan ...

  • I have a Carolina Skiff J14' it weights 685 empty, with 2 hunters, decoys and dog it's loaded down. For the last 5 years I have run a Nissan 25hp long shaft and the power was average at best. It was hard to get the boat on plane. I am thinking of getting a 40Hp but the boat is rated for a...

11. Review of Carolina Skiff J 12 - YachtDatabase.com

  • The l/b ratio for Carolina Skiff J 12 is 2.30. Slim Wide 73% 0 ...

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Carolina Skiff J12 Max Hp (2024)

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What size motor is a J16 Carolina Skiff rated for? ›

I bought a 40hp two stroke motor for a carolina skiff j16 (max recommended amount is 30hp)…

How wide is a J12 Carolina Skiff? ›

Measurements
LOA12 ft / 3.66 m
Beam5 ft / 1.52 m
Min. Draft0 ft 4 in / 0.1 m

Are Carolina skiffs all fiberglass? ›

Carolina Skiffs consist entirely of composite materials. They realize a durable, non-flexing and solid hull by integrating a fiberglass stringer system without wood.

How much is the Carolina Skiff J16? ›

The starting price is $7,990, the most expensive is $25,500, and the average price of $15,748.

How fast is the Carolina Skiff J16 40hp top speed? ›

I owned a J 16 with a 40 HP Merc Force. Top end on it was 32 mph with GPS! They make great fishing boats and are tough.

What is the capacity of the Carolina Skiff J16? ›

The floor width is 50 inches. The J16 capacity is rated at 1015 lbs (motor/persons/gear).

How long will a Carolina Skiff last? ›

Carolina Skiff owners expect their boats to last for years and years, and why not? The fact is, Carolina Skiff has been manufacturing quality boats for over three decades and owners have been enjoying their boats for generations. There are several key reasons proper care of your Carolina Skiff is important.

Do Carolina skiffs hold their value? ›

Best in Value

Enjoy one of the highest resale values of any affordable boat and best yet, your cost of ownership is the lowest in boating. All the way around, buying a Carolina Skiff is a great investment in family fishing fun and we at Top Notch Marine look forward to making your Carolina Skiff dreams a reality!

Can a Carolina Skiff go in the ocean? ›

Whether you wake before dawn to hit the best fishing spots or take the family for an all-day offshore adventure, Carolina Skiff offers the best made-in-the-USA fishing and cruising boats at an unbeatable price.

How many people can fit on a 16 ft Carolina Skiff? ›

Introducing the Carolina Skiff E16 JVX Tiller Handle, where family, fishing, and fun meet versatility. This sleek E-Series model, just shy of 16 feet, comfortably accommodates up to 6 people, making it ideal for a variety of water adventures.

Can a Carolina Skiff sink? ›

TOUGH: To show the rigidity of the Carolina Skiff hull design, a Peterbuilt wrecker is resting a front end weight of 13,000 lbs. on the bottom of a Carolina Skiff hull, with only a 1/4'' Deflection. UNSINKABLE: Cut into three pieces, a Carolina Skiff hull can still float.

How shallow can a Carolina Skiff go? ›

Each JVX CC shares a uniquely shallow draft. The entire family of the Carolina Skiff JVX center console skiffs draw 4-inches of water and share a 78-inch beam.

How big of a motor can you put on a solo skiff? ›

What length motor goes on a Solo Skiff. The Solo Skiff uses a short shaft motor. You cannot use any long shaft motors. Most shorts shafts are spec at 15″ although actual measurements will vary.

How much does a 2003 Carolina Skiff J16 weight? ›

The Carolina Skiff J16's have been around for years. Manufactured in Waycross, GA, J16's are basically no-frills flatbottom fiberglass utility skiffs. J16 hulls weigh approx. 350 lbs and measure 15'8 long with a 64-inch beam.

How much does a 2001 Carolina Skiff J16 weigh? ›

Minus the 32 lbs it is supposed to weigh, just over 300 lbs, give or take a FEW, of water was residing in my J16 hull. Over the 6 years I owned it(and used it), I had a 15 hp on it at first, and i weighed 140 lbs, boat flew.

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