Minimum hp needed for 1985 19' four winns....(quick answer needed if possible!

[Peteypablo25]

Hello everyone,
Im going to look at a used 1985 four winns 19' bowrider with a 150hp non-working outboard. I have a 1992 115hp Johnson that I was going to check if it would be suitable to use on the four winns.

I might be leaving in about an hour to look at it...so whatever advice (whether your a pro or not) would be helpful.

Im not looking to "go fast"...just need enough to plane off and ride safely. I am fixing up my bayliner cuddy to use with this motor but this is a pretty good deal ($800 boat motor trailer) so I figured I could use this while I restore the Baytliner. Just need to know if the 115hp Johnson is enough.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Minimum hp needed for 1985 19' four winns....(quick answer needed if possible!

The Johnny will plane it and you can even tow a tuber. Eventually though, you should up the horsepower a bit

 

[Peteypablo25]

Re: Minimum hp needed for 1985 19' four winns....(quick answer needed if possible!

sounds good!...gonna go take a look now...Thanks for the reply Frank