Norman 18

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I have a Norman 18ft cruiser with a Honda 100, 10hp Outboard, it is fitted out for river cruising, however, I want to strip it out and refit it to use as a sea going fishing boat. My questions are ; What is the maximum size outboard I can fit and also is this boat suitable for use at sea obviosly only in castal waters.


Can anyone help.
 
Good solid boat of the 70's. It had a massive system of frames under the floor. Much stronger than most small motor boats both then and now. It had a moderate "V" hull with a central keelson. Unless it has been structurally damaged it should stand up to 80hp easily although because it isn't a true deep V it might slam as the weather worstens

I crossed the Channel 27 times in one of it's rivals the Marina GT (see PBO March 1976 Vol 123 No 2481) but that was when I was young & crazy.

Pick your weather and it will perform as a fishing boat better than most.

Steve Cronin
 
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