Looking to upgrade

[Goodtimescowboy]

Hi everyone. I have recently aquired an 85 Bluefin Sportsman 16'. It has a 76 55 HP Evinrude on it, this site says it's rated to 120 HP, but the coastguard tag states 90 HP. I figure I will go with the coastguard tags recomandation. So I guess my thread is this. If you were looking for a 90 HP engine what would you get. The engine on it now is manual tilt and trim, so I don't know if I would care if the new one did or not. I am guessing that a 90 HP will be a bit heavier than a 50, so would you go with electronic trim controls? I am not a rich man, and will probally run the 55 for the season, and shop in the winter, but I don't want junk. I know 4 strokes are nice, but the price seems just as nice.. I want to buy as new as I can afford, so I am looking for advise or hot deals. Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Looking to upgrade

Stay away from any Force motors and you should be OK. Condition of the motor will be the major factor, don't buy a piece of junk that hasn't been taken care of and most 90s will be fine.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Looking to upgrade

Any of the 3 cylinder 70-90HP motors would be ideal for your boat and weigh less than a 4 cyl. A 90HP Yamaha triple would be particularly sweet.

 

[Goodtimescowboy]

Re: Looking to upgrade

I guess now the only task would be locating and purchasing a yamaha. Haven't seen any for sale at all