Shetland 498 engine size

[JRC]

Hi all

I have just bought a shetland 498 which has a 30hp Tohatsu 2 stroke engine.
The engine is 2005 model which is like new, but it will not get the 498 on the plane.
Is this engine to small to get boat on plane? or am I looking at a water logged issue here?
Looking for any help

thank you

[daveinglasgow]

if you call me on tuesday I will have an answer for you as per our conversation.

Dave

[Fishethland1]

Hi, I've got the same boat as you with a 50hp Honda 4 stroke. Not too easy for me to plane it either, but completely doable. Seems like this is just a really heavy boat. If you see my previous post, I also thought I must have some water in the boat. Turns out I probably don't, just a heavy boat.

[alandvs]

I have an old merc 50 hp and will get it on the plane if not many people on board. More than two 13 stone blokes and you just get a big bow wave. I suggest lightening your boat and trim by getting some weight in the front.

Alan