I just purchased a 2002 172 blackwater without a motor. I see most of them have a 90hp. Does anybody have a 115hp on one? I read it can take up to a 115hp engine. My kids are getting bigger and trying to pull a skier with a couple people in the boat I want all the motor i can for the boat. On the same token if its not going to sit or ride right with the bigger motor I will stick with a 90. Also what lenght shaft motor do they recomend on this boat? I know usually you want the cavatation plate level with the V on the stern. This hull has a tunnel hull so not sure what lenght motor I should look for.
any help would be appreciated.
any help would be appreciated.