Mitzi 15

[CaptJaco]

Hi,
Could anyone help me with some questions about the Mitzi 15?

Generally how fast can a Mitzi 15 get with a 40H.P. with two people in typical flats/bay conditions?

What is the cost of a new Mitzi 15 with a four-stoke 40h.p./2-stoke 40h.p.?

THanks

[Bob Parsons]

A boat that size with a 40hp motor might hit anywhere from 28-35 under ideal conditions. Unfortunately it is rare that you get a full day when you can go WOT. I suspect you will probably want to do most of your cruising in the 20-24 mph range. Which you will find is plenty fast enough on average. One consideration, since the 40 is the max motor hp rated for the Mitzi 15 weight becomes a big factor between a typical 2 stroke and a 4 stroke. I would suggest looking at Evinrudes Etec 40, get the quiet fuel economy with out a big increase in weight.
A Google search will get you more info, including a site where a 2003 is for sale at 11k.

[Quicksilver]

40 hp is the maximum recommended for the Mitzi 15. I imagine with either 2 or 4 stroke it would fly somewhere in the neighborhood of 45 mph. It's a sure thing that with a 2 stroke you could get into less water and the boat would be easier to pole.

[Bob Parsons]

Just for reference on the speed. I had a 16' lund with a 25hp. Solo it did about 28mph. If I carried a couple friends the 25 had problems getting on a plane. I went to a 40hp 4 stroke, Problem solved. Solo on a calm day with no dings in the prop I could just about hit 38 mph.(wind at back, with current, down hill etc.) but typically could count on 36-37. Now if I have found the specs correctly the Mitzi hull runs about 200 pounds less than the lund I had. That means a higher speed. The lund had a flat boat, the mitzi has a 12 degree dead rise, that will cost a little at wot on flat water but should make it have a higher more comfortable cruise speed than my lund. This might be offset by the lightness of the hull.
So many variables to consider, good luck.

[Roop]

Call the factory. I've spoken with both Tom & his brother. Great guys who will answer all your questions.

If/ when I add a flats boat I'm going with the 17.

Good luck,

Roop