[cwynne]

The way i was looking was a 175 in 1976 weighted about 381 pounds. A new 130 Etec weighs 390 with a 20inch shaft. The evinrude dealer i spoke to @ the Ac boat show said "a 150 would be to big and the decdk would be always wet" and If I wanted i should raise the trans. My father and I are partners on the new motor. He uses the boat for drift fishing in the bay and in the inlet, never in the ocean. I use it for the same but i also tube and hammer out into the ocean. The motor thats on it now is a 97 evinrude 115SPL and I little things are starting to go on it. The latest thing is two of the four cylinders have very low compression one is down as low as 30psi and i forget the other. maybe 80psi. I am looking to pull about 37MPH out of the boat with two people and a full tank of fuel. The best I have every done with the 115spl is back bay two people perfect conditions 31mph. He asked what kind of speed i was looking for and i said 36mph and i didnt want a prop that was to high end cause of the fuel eco. He recommended a viper prop and running the 100 grade oil. We basically signed a deal for a 130etec but i sure if we want to pay the extra we could up grade.