Motor weight

[katbird]

Does anyone know the weight of a 1976 Mercury 1150. I'm in the process of going over the motor completely. I have a 15-1/2' tri-hull that I just restored with new stringers and floor and transom. My other motor which is a 50 hp force and will only push the boat 18 mph The boat is a 72 surfrider and the weight cap. reads 1400 lbs which the dealer wrote in with a marker. Thanks

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Motor weight

around 325lbs I believe. more important, what is<br />the max HP rating for her?<br />M.Y.

 

[katbird]

Re: Motor weight

Max. hp rating says 85 but it was also written in with a marker.

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: Motor weight

That weight's about right with power trim. <br /><br />Just make sure your transom can take the load. Start out slow and have a buddy check for transom flex before you romp on that beast. <br /><br />When "overpowering" a boat, you gotta use extra caution till you're sure all is OK.<br /><br />-W

 

[katbird]

Re: Motor weight

Thanks Clams<br />the top of my boat has a splash well at the back and it screws all the way around the transom. I also thought about forming out under the splash well with two blocks of foam and a couple wood braces and cut a small hole under the bow seat and fill with foam.<br />Ron Regan