93 Chris craft bowrider underpowered?

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QuietRider21

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HI, i recently bought a 93 Chriscraft quiet-rider 194. It has a v-6 omc 150hp outboard mounted under a hatch. Kind of a cool set-up. According to NADA the boat measures 20.8' and weighs 2200-2400 lbs. Its a relatively deep hull.. I cant seem to find any info on it or anyone online who's had one..anyways, i'm wondering if this seems like an underpowered combination? Theres alot of good deals on used outboards right now since its still off season and i found a few in the 200hp range. Unfortunately i cant water test my boat with current motor since its still way too cold. but if i'm going to repower, i'd rather get it done now while the deals are still out there.what do you guys think?
 

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Re: 93 Chris craft bowrider underpowered?

Being set up for a outboard it should have a Max HP rating on her... Wouldn't get past that.. That 150 should push her right along no problem if it has the correct prop and running good
 
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Re: 93 Chris craft bowrider underpowered?

Ayuh,... That's pretty Wierd lookin',...
I'd have to Guess that it's quite Limited as to what'll fit Under that hatch...
 
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Re: 93 Chris craft bowrider underpowered?

OMC did some funny stuff when they were building boats. I didn't know they did that Quiet Rider design on Chris-Craft. The only ones I have seen were Sunbirds. If I were to guess, you will find more about the Sunbirds (out of business) than the Chris-Craft version.

That vintage 150 OMC would be a V6. I would guess it has to be a 20" shaft to fit under that hatch.

It is kind of "cool". An idea ahead of its time. As with anything in boat design there are compromises.
 
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Re: 93 Chris craft bowrider underpowered?

that is so goofy looking.

got a pic of it with the hatch off out of curiosity?
 
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steelespike

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Re: 93 Chris craft bowrider underpowered?

A quick check of tests of 6 boats of similar size and weight produced speeds from 41-48 planing
in 3 sec. to 5 sec.
 
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rkneap

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Re: 93 Chris craft bowrider underpowered?

I own the same boat. Chriscraft quiet-rider 194, 1993 with the OMC 150.
It does about 43 with just me on board. 40 mph with 6 adults.
I strongly recommend that you add a whale tail. It will make a big difference in the cavitaion problem inherent with this design. The only increase in engine size that will fit under the hatch is the 6 cyl 175. It is the same block with different carbs and manifolds. No other diferences.

I have had mine since 1995. It ahs been wondeful and now has about 900 hours on the engine.
Still running strong.
 
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