What is the best outboard for a drift boat?
Tohatsu 3. Four-Stroke Outboard The 3. Tohatsu long shaft 4 stroke motor is the perfect outboard for a driftboat. With a driftboat, weight is an important consideration. Thrust and Power Recommendations Boulder Boat Works recommends motors with a maximum thrust of 6 HP, though a 4 HP motor is often ideal for balancing weight, thrust, and portability.Gas Outboard Motors. An advantage of a gas outboard motor is that it can travel much faster and farther in a shorter time. We recommend using a 2. Inflatable Dinghies. These motors can reach anywhere from 9 to 25mph depending on the horsepower, the type of boat, weight, water conditions, and wind.A general rule for determining the correct amount of thrust is adding 5 pounds of thrust for every 200 pounds of weight. It is recommended that you add your entire boat weight with the max load capacity of the boat for assurance of getting enough power.