- Use this Boat Horsepower Calculator to estimate the power required to efficiently move your skiff. See the article “Do You Really Need That Much Power?“
- Use English Units (pounds, cubic feet), no commas, please!
| Category | Value | Comments | |
| Hull dry weight, in pounds: | |||
| Fuel tank capacity, in gallons: | |||
| Fuel Density (in pounds/gallon): | Gasoline is about 6.1 lbs/gallon | ||
| Approximate Motor Weight (in pounds): | Just a guess, to start. Adjust using real data after you get close. |
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| Secondary Propulsion Weight (in pounds): | This could be a kicker motor or an electric trolling motor |
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| Number of Batteries: | |||
| Avg. Battery Weight (in pounds): | A typical battery is 65 lbs. | ||
| Number of passengers: | |||
| Avg. Passenger Weight (in pounds): | |||
| Livewell capacity (in gallons): | |||
| Water density (in pounds/gallon): | Saltwater is approx. 8.5 lbs/gallon | ||
| Ground tackle weight (in pounds): | Includes anchors, chains, ropes, etc. | ||
| Fishing Tackle Weight (in pounds): | |||
| Electronics Weight (in pounds): | |||
| Miscellaneous Gear, Group #1 (in pounds): | Notes on #1: | ||
| Miscellaneous Gear, Group #2 (in pounds) | Notes on #2: | ||
| Miscellaneous Gear, Group #3 (in pounds) | Notes on #3: | ||
| Total weight (in pounds) | |||
| Hull deadrise (in degrees) | |||
| Desired Cruise Speed (in statute MPH) | This calculation is only valid for planing speeds! | ||
| Estimated Horsepower: | This calculation is only valid for planing speeds! | ||