QUICK, Gotta Know............

[gregmsr]

Ok, got this possible deal on another outboard. I'm replacing 125hp Force on a 89 Bayliner Cuddy 19.5' with a 2002 Mercury 90hp 4 stroke.
Questions;

Will the 90 push my Bayliner just as good as the Force 125? I don't want to be disappointed with under-power. I mostly just cruise, pull a tube occasionally, run around about 25mph.

The 90hp weighs about 100lbs (399lbs according to web) more than the 125 Force (300lbs). Will this be a big issue as far as stern weight? Will I even notice the extra 100lbs?

Should I stick with the HP rating on the boat (125 MAX)?

Any opinions please! I hope to make the deal tomorrow before it's sold. (Yes, I'm probably paying too much but tired of looking for that "sweet deal")

 

[JB]

Re: QUICK, Gotta Know............

90 is seems low for a 19.5 Bliner, but it is within the 70% rule. I would prefer it for several reasons over the 125 Force. Cleaner, quieter, much, much more economical and not banned on current or future "no carbed 2 strokes" waters.

 

[gregmsr]

Re: QUICK, Gotta Know............

Ok thanks. But why was it moved? Where?

 

[JB]

Re: QUICK, Gotta Know............

Ok thanks. But why was it moved? Where?

It is a non-repair question about 2 different outboards. It is now in the outboard non-repair forum.

 

[gregmsr]

Re: QUICK, Gotta Know............

Oh, ok. Found it.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: QUICK, Gotta Know............

You'll be losing 35hp and it's gonna show.
Just remember to get the right prop.
A 90 will work just not as good.
A lot better on gas.
Change it and install the prop and go for a ride.
Then take the info you have and ask on the prop forum.
What's the wide open throttle,RPM's???
And what pitch prop do you have??

 

[Scaaty]

Re: QUICK, Gotta Know............

Probably to late to answer here, but I hope that you know the Force on that boat..(I have a 88/125 Cuddy), HAS A 25 INCH LONG SHAFT! Not 20 inch. If what you are buying is a 20 inch shaft (extremely normal) you are in for a big, expensive surprise. Prop will be blocked by the very deep v-hull, which is 25 inches bottom v, to transom top.

 

[gregmsr]

Re: QUICK, Gotta Know............

Not too late. You are exactly right. The place I "was" getting the motor assured me it took a 20" shaft. I will call them today. (I measured the transom yesterday and found it 25")

Thank you all.