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Old August 18th, 2007, 10:18 PM
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Default Mercury engine performance

I have a 2005 Bennington 20' pontoon boat with 25 inch pontoons. It has a 2005 Merc 60 HP Bigfoot engine part number 60ELPTEFI
Typical cruising performance is fine. I can tube lighter people with only 1-2 onboard. I’d like to get a bit better performance to tube adults. I am interested in upgrading this to a Merc 90HP motor.

I’d like to know if people think I will see an increase in performance sufficient to make the move. I am getting quotes of about $4,600 with trade in, which doesn’t seem too bad.

Thanks
Kevin
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Old August 23rd, 2007, 11:31 AM
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Default Re: Mercury engine performance

You will see a significant increase in performance -- as well as a significant increase in fuel consumption.
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Might want to check and see if that 20'er is rated for a 90.
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