SF20 repower

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Originally Posted by Capt Terry

I replaced the Black Max on my ‘76 Seafari with a ETEC 150 HO. It hit 50 mph initially but when propped to be in the recommended WOT rpm range it runs about 42-43 mph with the bimini up. Your boat is lighter than mine, more like Dirtwheels’ Squidlips which think has an ETEC 135. The ETEC starts immediately after a 6 month shutdown, is quiet and thrifty on fuel. See what responses you get, but doubt a 90 will meet your requirements.

hey yeah sounds like ETEC is the fan favorite and its ganna see less use over the next year so that kinda reliability is awesome! The 90hp sounds good but could be just a bit slow theres a few people looking to possibly ski behind it deff not the primary reason for re powering. Its really just the weight as it looks like a 115 and 90 are similar prices used but cruising at 40mph on the river can really make a day more enjoyable getting from place to place.
Thanks

P.S. I love that Black Max though she has yet to let me down just a fuss somtimes to get going and she loves gas, soo much gas!