1974 18 SS w/100 HP merc (1992)

[phdfishhead]

Well, I'm back...and still on the prowl for a boat.

Found a 1974 SS with a 1992 100Hp Merc.

Wondering how well this set-up will pull skiiers in comparision to the boat I grew up with...a 1972 18 SS with a 115 rude, which was a friggin clydesdale.

Whatda think?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1974 18 SS w/100 HP merc (1992)

Due to being rated at the prop as opposed to the crank, it'll do at least as well.

 

[phdfishhead]

Re: 1974 18 SS w/100 HP merc (1992)

When did they change rating HP from the crank? I thought the change didn't happen till late 90's. Thus, both the 1992 Merc and old 70's rude would have been rated at the crank.

(edit - ok, just googled it. The change occurred roughly around 1983-1985...and about a 10-15% change in HP rating).


And what about the Merc only running on two cylinders at low end...vs the rude running on all 4 at low end?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1974 18 SS w/100 HP merc (1992)

'86 ish. I know nothing of the cylinder cutout Mercs but I'd think it was only when you're idling. Wouldn't have a thing to do with pulling power.