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- Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:06 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1988 MONTAUK 17 Re-power
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Re: 1988 MONTAUK 17 Re-power
There is virtually no such thing as too much horsepower. There is a problem with an under powered boat. There are things an under powered boat can not do which a boat with enough power can do. An under powered boat is difficult to sell and the selling price would be much lower than expected. Fair p...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:19 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1988 MONTAUK 17 Re-power
- Replies: 5
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Re: 1988 MONTAUK17 Re-power
Thanks. The boat is a 1988, if that's helpful to know. As far as I know, this boat has only ever had this 90 on it. I was mentioning a 40 and 50 I used on different Montauk 17s. The reason I worry about a 90HP being too much is that I remember the 50 being plenty fast. Q4: is [buying a 90-HP] worth ...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:27 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 1988 MONTAUK 17 Re-power
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1514
1988 MONTAUK 17 Re-power
Q1: which 90-HP four-stroke-power cycle modern new engine is the best choice to replace a YAMAHA 90-HP two-stroke-power-cycle engine for use on a [1988] MONTAUK 17? Q2: indicate what particular feature of a new four-stroke-power-cycle 90-HP engine should be the most important to consider in deciding...