more power for 9.5

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popsmazz1

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ok you johnson guys, is there any way to get more power out of a 1967 9.5. I have a 16ft aluminum boat and a very nice motor but could use a little more speed.
 
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Daviet

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Re: more power for 9.5

If the engine is running properly and is propped for max RPM, that's all your gonna get.
Might be time to look for a larger engine.:D
 
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Re: more power for 9.5

It would cost you more to "hop up" a 9.5 than it would to sell it and step up to a 15.
 
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boobie

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Re: more power for 9.5

What horse power is the boat rated for ??
 
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popsmazz1

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Re: more power for 9.5

I have been looking for a 15 to 25 longshaft, but don"t have the money, they all want 800.00 to 1500.00, more than I can afford, will have to make do, will get me out to the fishing spots, just takes a little longer. boat is rated for up to 40hp.
 
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Re: more power for 9.5

popsmazz1 said:
I have been looking for a 15 to 25 longshaft, but don"t have the money, they all want 800.00 to 1500.00, more than I can afford, will have to make do,
will get me out to the fishing spots
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, just takes a little longer. boat is rated for up to 40hp.
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Be very happy about that! Think about how many would love to have any kind of fishing rig but can't for some reason ;)
 
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boobie

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Re: more power for 9.5

If it's rated for 40 hp it should have a min of 30 hp for any performance at all.
 
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