outboard change

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hi guy's, i have a 1996 24' pontoon boat in nice shape. it has a 1996 40 hp mercury that runs great on it. but i need more power. i would like to put a 2003 90 hp mercury on it. are the controls the same & what changes would i need.
thanks rich
 

JB

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Re: outboard change

What Max HP is your 'toon rated for, Richard?
 

QC

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Re: outboard change

A 24 footer probably doesn't have a max hp rating. Certainly above 90. Moving to Mercury forum.
 

Timestep

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Re: outboard change

I would buy another boat with a bigger engine on it, cheaper in the long run ?

Dave
 
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