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I have news guys;
Prices updated by the dealer.... 70A-90A difference droped to $400
if I pay $800 more I can buy the 115A (2044 cc.)
But 2044 cc. is huge So I better go for 1502 cc.

Thanks,

I upgraded to a 50 hp Merc. Big Foot as my old lady Honda 50 bf could no longer crank the tractor.
Yep trader in for the younger one and got 2mph topend faster than the old diehard 50 Honda.
Goes for traden in the old lapper is much better ride.
Just don't tell my wife!
My 50 bigfoot does 17.5 mph in my heavy MacX. in a 2ft chop. cruises at 14.5 mph @ 4500rpm. top rpms 5000.
I like the 7mph cruise, slow down to a gallup.
Dave

milest wrote:I have news guys;
Prices updated by the dealer.... 70A-90A difference droped to $400
if I pay $800 more I can buy the 115A (2044 cc.)
But 2044 cc. is huge So I better go for 1502 cc.

Thanks,

milest wrote:I have news guys;
Prices updated by the dealer.... 70A-90A difference droped to $400
if I pay $800 more I can buy the 115A (2044 cc.)
But 2044 cc. is huge So I better go for 1502 cc.

Thanks,

I,d go for the 115A 2044cc big block means big torq & usually lots more torq over a bigger range of RPM makes for huge fuel savings & lots of B,s

J

I put an older Nissan 90hp on my after the 50hp gave out. It pushes my boat to around 20-22 mph with full ballast. I don't have transom wedges but did put a big guy out on the pulpit once and the boat pushed up on to a true plane and easily hit 28mph but I quickly backed off as it didn't feel that stable to me.

The 90hp is a pretty thirsty engine; I tend to get around 3mpg. It might not be much of an issue on a lake but I'm typically on the Puget Sound so I really have to pay attention when planning trips.

My recommendation would be to go with the smallest engine that will accomplish what you need...

If there's no difference in weight, I'd go for the more horsepower.

Dollars are not really the tradeoff. You're going to spend more than those dollars on the first mistake you make with your MacGregor. Weight never goes away. Get all the HP you can for the same weight.

2044 cc. is 179 kg.
1502 cc: is 155 kg.

179k is nothing for a mac

My 75 is 181K

No problem

Been back there 9 years

Will upgrade to a 150 at 189k

2500cc

Can't wait

beene wrote:Will upgrade to a 150 at 189k

Nice tease. So who's 150 at 189 kilos are you looking at?

Nice tease. So who's 150 at 189 kilos are you looking at?

Etec, Its based on the old 175 and puts out 90hp at 2500rpm, and 150hp at 4000

It also has a MAP of $14K

Tomfoolery wrote:

beene wrote:Will upgrade to a 150 at 189k

Nice tease. So who's 150 at 189 kilos are you looking at?

Common Elements
Limited Warranty 3-Year, Non-Declining
Engine type V6 60° E-TEC DI
Displacement 158 cu in/2589 cc
Recommended fuel 87 Octane
Emissions compliance CARB 3 Star, U.S EPA, European Union
Recommended Oil Evinrude/Johnson XD100™ Oil
Propshaft HP 150 HP (112 kw) @ 5650 RPM
Full Throttle RPM Range 5300-6000 RPM
Alternator output 133 Amps Total Output/ 50 Amps Net Dedicated
Fuel induction E-TEC Direct Fuel Injection w/stratified low RPM combustion mode
Lubrication Multi-point, targeted oiling
Bore x Stroke 3.6 x 2.588 in / 91 x 66 mm

If I could justify the cash outlay...

I would have it mounted already...

Sadly, my 75 is bulletproof

Showing no signs of slowing down, mtc issues, anything whatsoever

So, cant make a move

Unless I find 15 grand hiding somewhere that isnt needed for "Anything else"

G

If I could justify the cash outlay...

Someone has to try it

25mph 3000rpm





When comparing the same block 4 stroke engines like the DF70/80/90a with the computer reprogrammed for a horsepower range I bet it looks similar to this published honda curve, fairly identical up to 5,000 rpm.



The Honda 150 advertises a good 40 hp less than the etec at 3500.

How about the Merc 50HP?

dlandersson wrote:How about the Merc 50HP?

then double them up on a jack plate for 100HP

J

Fuel consumption gauge shows etec 150 burning 4.6 gph @3000 rpm ,about 2 gph @2000 rpm and about 1.5 gph at 1500 rpms ? I plan on running my 90 etec tomorrow because I forgot my rpm's at speed ? But I'm hoping it is around under or around 1 gph .

I think the elephant just farted in the room & now we can't ignore that, triple digit HP should be on the table to anyone considering repowering

I believe to push our waterbagos efficiently potential 60hp buyers should get 90's. & 90's wannabes should get the V4 90 HO or Pontoon V4. It's 1726 CCs 390#'s with various gear ratios. The V6s are out of my re re repower budget. But power boats in our size would bolt on a V6.

-Just Sayin'

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