what is the best motor for my 19.6 aquasport??

[FLboy]

I had a 1982 Evinrude 115 hp on my boat but the motor was old and giving me to much trouble now i am in the market for a newer model engine for my boat would it be best to stick with a 20 inch shaft or move to a bigger on? I am not really sure what the difference is and would like to know if anyone had any good idea of an ideal motor for my boat. I have read through many forums and none i could find matched my topic i would like to look for a motor that is at least a 1996 or newer and i heard that force outboards were really the only motors i should stray away from. any help would be great. Thanks alot

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: what is the best motor for my 19.6 aquasport??

the 20" shaft is the length of the engine leg. apparently your boat has a 20" transom, so you should stay withthe same length, or you would have to add a Jackplate. engine ETEC.

 

[DJ]

Re: what is the best motor for my 19.6 aquasport??

As mentioned, 20" is the shaft length. You do not want to go longer or shorter.

Use the 80% rule. Power the boat to 80 to 100% of its rated horsepower. Anything less and you may not be happy with the performance.

 

[FLboy]

Re: what is the best motor for my 19.6 aquasport??

Thanks for the quick replies guys i just had one more question. If i were to power my boat from 80 to 100% how would i go about finding what my boat is rated for? There is nothing on teh boat itself. Thank guys

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: what is the best motor for my 19.6 aquasport??

there should be a plate, on the boat either near the control, or on the transom, it should state max hp, max persons, max load lbs. if not contact aquasport with the hull id number.

 

[Solittle]

Re: what is the best motor for my 19.6 aquasport??

Unless you have a need for speed any of the V4s of at least 115 hp would be a good all around fit for your rig. You can probably go to a V6 (after you check the max hp rating) but they are quite a bit heavier than the V4s.

 

[FLboy]

Re: what is the best motor for my 19.6 aquasport??

ok so i am going to start looking for a motor in the range of 115 to 150 hp. i am looking for a 20 inch shaft and have no particular brand engine in mind i will do alot more reaserch on that but another question that popped into my head is if i get a 25 inch shaft engine then is a jack plate mandatory? also what should i expect to pay for controls/ wiring harness/ and instalation?(i already have hydro stearing) i am sure that make and modle have alot to do with this but i dont know really alot about boats and want to educate myself before i walk into a shop. Thanks again and any help is always appreaciated.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: what is the best motor for my 19.6 aquasport??

controlls, wiring harness should come with the engine. installed over $200.