weight of 2000 50hp four stroke mercury

[dogfishblue1]

2000 50hp four stroke mercury<br />like to put this engine on a 1989 17ft pro bass tracker rating for boat is 60hp and 1000lb with people and equiment. And do I have anything else to worry about before I do it? [*]

 

[scotty c]

Re: weight of 2000 50hp four stroke mercury

the 50 hp weighs in around 200lbs<br />i believe you will be underpowered, that boat<br />should have a higher rating than 60hp ?

 

[koolerb]

Re: weight of 2000 50hp four stroke mercury

I have a Tracker Pro Deep V 17. I pulled the original 60hp engine off two years ago (Bad Cylinder) and replaced with a two cylinder 50 hp. The 60 has since been repaired and just went back on this fall. It was about a 29 mph boat with the 50hp. I haven't had a smooth day yet with the 60hp, in windy conditions it's gotten up to about 34. I think on a smooth day I could maybe get 36-37 mph. One note about the 50, with the right prop I could have gone a little faster with it. I was at WOT at about 80% throttle so I never really ran past 3/4. And the 50hp is 50lbs lighter than the 60hp; with the right prop it probably would have been a close match.

 

[BillP]

Re: weight of 2000 50hp four stroke mercury

I have a 96 50hp 4 stroke mariner made by yamaha...weight is close to 300lbs.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: weight of 2000 50hp four stroke mercury

i believe you will be underpowered, that boat<br />should have a higher rating than 60hp ?<br />

I have the same boat...it's rated for a 60 as well, but the 70HP Merc pushes it quite well.<br />It had a 40 on it and it would not plane with 2 people and gear at my elevation, that's why I put a 70 on it.

 

[scotty c]

Re: weight of 2000 50hp four stroke mercury

EFI<br />Specifications<br />HP @ Prop: 50<br />kW @ Prop: 36.8<br />Max RPM (WOT): 5500-6000<br />Cylinder/Configuration: 4 (in-line)<br />Displacement (CID/cc): 60.8/995<br />Bore & Stroke (in): 2.56 x 2.95<br />Bore & Stroke (mm): 65 x 75<br />Cooling System: Water-cooled w/thermostat<br />Ignition System: ECM 555 Digital Inductive<br />Starting: Electric<br />Gear Ratio: 1.83:1<br />Gear Shift: F-N-R<br />Steering: Remote or tiller<br />Alternator Amp: 18<br />Alternator Watt: 223<br />Trim System: Power trim<br />Exhaust System: Through prop<br />Lubrication System: Wet sump w/ pressurized lube system<br />Recommended Oil: Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil<br />Fuel Induction System: 2-valve single overhead cam<br />Shaft Length (inches): 20<br />Shaft Length (mm): 508<br />Dry Weight (lbs.): 248<br />Dry Weight (kg.): 112<br />Operator Warning System: Overheat<br />Available Propellers: Consult current dealer propeller guide<br />SmartCraft: Yes<br />CARB Star Rating: 3<br />Warranty: 3 years<br /><br /> <br />actual weight 248lbs, we're both wrong <br />bill p

 

[BillP]

Re: weight of 2000 50hp four stroke mercury

248lbs is dry so add another 8-10lbs for fluids. I'll have to check the plate on mine to see what the mfg says. it's an old carbed version and probably heavier than new motors. Either way, 50+ additional lbs on the stern is something to consider when going low power.