Re: worn out 150's
Scothawk55, go with the twin 90's.. the 150's in 78 were rated at the power head so you looking at maybe 120 at the prop when they were new. The 90's are rated at the prop so, yes they are less power by 30hp but less weight by at least a hundred pounds each motor. I say its a closer swap then what others may think. I'm sure you'll see a top end well in the 30's and a nice 24 to 29 knot cruise with those motors. plus your fuel burn will be better then those old loopers. I took a 1975 115 off my 19 and put an 1989 88slp and only lost two knots..
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