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08-04-2004, 11:31 AM
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Re: how much power do I needed?
My 1978 Master Angler originally had a very tired 1979 Evinrude 150, it ran about 35-38 mph. I am rebuilding the transom and have a 2001 Merc 200 EFI almost ready to go.
I think anything from a 135 to a 150 would be fine on a older 20" transom. If you want to rebuild the transom and raise it to 25" and maybe go with a bracket then you could probably go with the heavier(more HP and/or 4-stroke)motors.
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08-04-2004, 03:58 PM
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Re: how much power do I needed?
What is the ball park top end speed for a 20ft SC with a Mercury 200 hp engine.
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08-04-2004, 04:08 PM
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Re: how much power do I need?
thankx for all your responses it helps alot. My transom was rebuilt and raised to 25" according to the previous owner, but I think i'm going to repower it with a 1996'-98' yamaha 150 efi if ppossible. This old 200 evinrude goes thru gas like water so I think I'll be better off with a 150 EFI or maybe if I can dish-out $7500 I'll go with a DF140 hp Suzuki!
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08-04-2004, 04:44 PM
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Re: how much power do I needed?
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08-04-2004, 09:59 PM
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Re: how much power do I needed?
You need about 115 horsepower. A 135 or 150 V6 won't go real fast, but the motor won't strain as hard.
On the other hand, there's the old theory that you should put enough HP on your boat to scare your wife into staying home while you go fishing with the guys. If that's where you are, then a 225 would be about right. Figure somewhere around 60 mph with a 2 stroke Optimax or HPDI. I have even seen a SeaVette with old T-275 Jag block Mercs up in OC, MD. (One of the lower units was blown out) But then, where would you go to need that kind of speed.? [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
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08-05-2004, 11:49 AM
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Re: how much power do I needed?
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