1971 Crestliner Musky 15

[ThRev]

I have a 71 Crestliner Musky 15 with a 50hp Evinrude (71). The boat states it's rated for up to an 80 hp. Its time for a new motor and I'm concerned about the weight of a larger motor (70-75hp). Do I also have to be concerned about the transom and the torque of the newer motors?
Thanks.8)

 

[Rolson1]

Re: 1971 Crestliner Musky 15

I have a 1970 crestliner Musky 15 with 85hp on it no problems

 

[ThRev]

Re: 1971 Crestliner Musky 15

Thanks Rolson1

 

[jimmbo]

Re: 1971 Crestliner Musky 15

Well the new 4 strokes have very little torque compared to the older 2 strokes. Not too worry.

 

[ThRev]

Re: 1971 Crestliner Musky 15

I bought a new 50 hp Honda and the boat goes 32 mph. Whew! plenty fast for me. A 75 would have been dangerously fast.

 

[thefairlaneman]

Re: 1971 Crestliner Musky 15

how much does a new 50 hp honda cost if I may ask?

 

[billsboat]

Re: 1971 Crestliner Musky 15

I also have a 1971 Crestliner 14 or 15 Im looking for pictures so i can restore the interior .Does yours have the original seats?Im also trying to determine the model.Do you have any pics or information?