repowering a 98 19' bayliner trophy

[jeffhvaughn]

ok, need to repower 1998 19ft bayliner trophy. (rated for 150hp)

- currently has 305lb Force 120hp.
- seriously considering 140hp zuki 4stroke (weighs 421lbs)
- really concerned about too much weight causing performance problems and weighing down the back end too much.
- One marina offered me a 150hp zuki 4stroke, for same price as 140hp (both 07 models). However it weighs 474lbs.

what to do? Is this too much weight for the extra 10hp vs. the 140?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: repowering a 98 19' bayliner trophy

jeff weight would always concern me. get a friend to sit on transom, that would equal the additional weight. 170 lbs is a big difference, so is 100lbs.

 

[mattttt25]

Re: repowering a 98 19' bayliner trophy

the friend suggestion is a good one. see what it does to your scuppers.

although i love 4-strokes, i'd be looking for a slightly used 150hp 2-stroke for that boat. you can easily find a well priced merc efi that should match up well.