Upgrade to a 90HP Force

[tomtnwlkrs]

I am new to the site but have a question. I have a 22ft Bass tracker pontoon that has a 40hp merc on it now. They are both 1994 models. I want to upgrade the motor and have found a 1994 90hp force that I can trade for my motor plus 700.00. i have been told that the force is not a good motor and not up to the rigors of pushing a pontoon boat. Any suggestions? thanks for your help.

 

[JB]

Re: Upgrade to a 90HP Force

What is your toon rated for?

 

[Dave K.]

Re: Upgrade to a 90HP Force

Hi Tom, Welcome to the site! JB's question is the one you need to fiind out. What is your boat rated for? Look for a Coast Guard plate/sticker somewhere near the steering wheel. If the hull is rated for a 40hp or even up to 50hp, a 90hp isn't going to work no matter what the make. Not really a question of if it will work, it's more hull design & potential legal issues too.

BTW/ their are plenty of Force O/B's on pontoon boats. Do a search here on Force motors. May change what you've heard about them.

Dave