Predicted performance data for Montauk 17 with various engine combinations as computed by Kelly Ewing following the speed prediction method developed by Crouch. This is mentioned and explained in the Reference article on propellers in the section under the heading CALCULATING SPEED POTENTIAL.
Fuel = 168-lbs Boat = 950-lbs Gear and Passengers = 400-lbs MAKE/HP/CYCLE MOTOR WT TOTAL WT MPH --------------------------------------------- Honda 50 4 212 1730 34 Honda 90 4 373 1891 44 Yamaha 50 4 233 1751 34 Yamaha 60 4 244 1762 37 Yamaha 100 4 356 1874 46 Yamaha 50 2 194 1712 34 Yamaha 60 2 228 1746 37 Yamaha 70 2 228 1746 40 Yamaha 90 2 261 1779 45 Merc 50 4 236 1754 34 Merc 60 4 236 1754 37 Merc 90 4 386 1904 43 Merc 50 2 199 1717 34 Merc 60 2 219 1737 37 Merc 75 2 303 1821 41 Merc 90 2 303 1821 44 Suzuki 50 4 243 1761 34 Suzuki 70 4 359 1877 39
For more information on mid-range engines available and their pricing, see a separate article in the Reference section.
The topic of re-powering a Montauk (or other 16-17-foot hull) is a common one in the FORUM. Here are some hyperlinks to those discussions:
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