Which vessel uses a 17-foot length with a 50 HP engine?

• A. Cape Horn
• B. Non-Fishing Pontoon
• C. Fishing Pontoon
• D. Boston Whaler

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is matching a boat’s size to a typical power rating. A 17-foot length paired with a 50 HP engine fits a compact, versatile fishing or day-use boat that many people recognize by model size. Boston Whaler is well known for its 17-foot models (like the Montauk 170) that are commonly run with modest power to keep things practical and manageable for casual use. That makes it the clearest match for a boat typically seen at that length with around 50 HP.

Cape Horn boats are usually larger and heavier than 17 feet, so they don’t align with this 17-foot/50 HP combination. Pontoon boats come in a wide range of lengths and power ratings, but the pairing described most strongly points to a small Boston Whaler model rather than the other options.