Newer boat, older engine. HP ratings.

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mrc

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Given a late 80's vintage boat rated at 85hp (after the switch to Prop HP)<br />Would I be able to drop a early 70's vintage 100 on it under the argument<br />that the 100's went 88hp when they switched from crank rated HP to prop rated?<br /><br />Mike
 
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Re: Newer boat, older engine. HP ratings.

Ask your insurance agent, MrC3.<br /><br />Your boat would probably handle it, but why bother? Later 85hp engines are faster than old 100s because of the improved lower ends with so much less drag.<br /><br />My BW 16 was faster with a '81 Johnson 70 than it was with the '66 100 it replaced.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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