150 hp on 18 SS bobvt ??

[coolbikeguy]

how would a johnson V6 150 hp do on an 18' ss ?? to heavy and make is sit to low in the water ?? to much hp ?? GAS HOG ??? opinions please ...

 

[steve`ss]

Re: 150 hp on 18 SS bobvt ??

my 73 18 ss is rated for and has a 140 hp mercury that flys across the water but drinks the fuel, i also my a 77 18 ss that is rated for a 150 hp, it depends on the year

 

[GLG fishing]

Re: 150 hp on 18 SS bobvt ??

whats the max HP on your boat?
Go with the max if you want to stay legal.
Make sure your transom can hold it back.
You don't want your motor next to you up at the dash.
GLG

 

[fshngho]

Re: 150 hp on 18 SS bobvt ??

CBG, what waters are you going to be on? Rivers and lakes are calmer and you may go fast and for a day out, may have local marinas to re-fuel at. If your going on big water, rule out speed (waves) and go with less hp and get more mpg. Not sure why but my 18' Offshore is only rated at 125hp.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 150 hp on 18 SS bobvt ??

86_century bolted a 200hp merc on his 18' SS and got about 53mph out of her.

Also sschefer has the FrankenMec on his 18' rig and he got to the chinewalking speed on the hull. I think it's a custom 200hp Merc that acts bigger.

Those and Bob_VT's are the fastest Starcrafts around.