Opinions on if I should repower 18

[Bandit91]

Originally Posted by Beaver

I’d do the 90. There are several guys on this site that have mentioned the 140 being too much weight. The Potter hulls do a lot better with a lighter motor (20” transom and they’re all a little ass heavy). It’ll plane a lot quicker and be able to keep it on plane at a lot lower speed.

I keep waiting for someone to put an F70 on an 18. I bet it would push it fine

Thank you for this info. I am really considering the 90. Just a little nervous spending that much money when I’ve never been on a seacraft 18/20 with that size power.

[DonV]

Originally Posted by Bandit91

Thank you for this info. I am really considering the 90. Just a little nervous spending that much money when I’ve never been on a seacraft 18/20 with that size power.

Your call, however a 90 might be perfect for just you in the boat. Ya gotta think how you are going to use the boat, how many people, how much gear, coolers and ice, etc., as you add weight the performance will suffer if you're underpowered. Good luck!

[Bandit91]

Originally Posted by DonV

Your call, however a 90 might be perfect for just you in the boat. Ya gotta think how you are going to use the boat, how many people, how much gear, coolers and ice, etc., as you add weight the performance will suffer if you're underpowered. Good luck!

That’s a great point, I do agree a 90 would probably be perfect if it was just me in the boat. Thank you for your help