aluminum boat about 12 feet what size motor to deep water start a 180 pound guy

check out this thread. it mainly has to do with how well you can get up. <a href="http://www.wakeskating.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17471&amp;highlight=horse+power" target="_blank">http://www.wakeskating.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17471&amp;highlight=horse+power</a>

My sons and their friends ride behind our 12' alum. Valco with an 8hp Nissan! <BR>Deep water starts are a bit of a struggle, but they do 'em all the time. My sons are more in the 150 pound range, 180 might be a bit much for an 8 horse...<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/blush.gif" border=0> <BR>Just gotta know how to work the board until the boat planes out.

25HP is the only way to go or more.12 foot aluminum boat with the skylon pod and a 25 hp motor.