120 hp to 250 hp

[Ninjafied]

hey i have a 17ft bowrider currently equiped with a 2.5l 120 hp mercrusier, i also have acsess to a 5.7l 250 hp mercrusier so naturally im thinking about a power upgrade.
so im wondering if anyone else has tryed this and if there would be major issues

thanks

 

[1973Chieftain]

Re: 120 hp to 250 hp

What kind of boat, and what is it rated for? I would think doubling you power would probably exceed the design of your hull.... not good!

 

[93bayliner1800]

Re: 120 hp to 250 hp

umm think that is a very very bad idea. Maybe 120 to a 150, but 250 is insane on a 17ft bowrider unless it is designed for it!!!

However, if you do it please waterproof camera and tie a float to it so we can see the maiden voyage.

 

[Killerwhales12117]

Re: 120 hp to 250 hp

Im soooo glad there are others out there that think like me. It sounds awsome but be careful.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 120 hp to 250 hp

hey i have a 17ft bowrider currently equiped with a 2.5l 120 hp mercrusier, i also have acsess to a 5.7l 250 hp mercrusier so naturally im thinking about a power upgrade.
so im wondering if anyone else has tryed this and if there would be major issues

thanks

Ayuh,.... It'll take a Pulleys to Prop swap to do it, 'n it'll be a handful when completed...

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: 120 hp to 250 hp

proberly going to need a bigger fuel tank and forgeting the extra power won't the motor weight alot more. be the first boat fitted with wheely pods stuck on the back....lol