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Old 10-22-2005 | 07:23 AM
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Default RE: .45 in a .21

In general, probably not. Racing hulls are designed with a specific engine in mind. Since it's designed for racing, it's already built as small and light as is practical for that engine size. Using a larger engine will create all sorts of trim problems. You may be able to overcome them, but if this is your first boat, you'll most likely just end up with a boat that's upside down more than it's right side up. The best formula for most boats is to use the recommended engine size and hardware, and set it up according to the designers instructions.