1986 lowe 160 16ft -motor weight problems

[ahicks]

Many motors were lighter in weight back in the day.-----For example the 1972 model Evinrude 125 HP was listed at 252 LBS.

So assuming your boat had one of those on the back, and you wanted to replace it, you would be safe staying UNDER 125 hp AND less than 252 lbs.

Clearly there will be exceptions depending on the boat. Trying to replace that motor with something similar in power might be tough depending on the boat....

 

[racerone]

I have a 1980 17' project boat rated for 150 HP by US Coast Guard.----Have a 1997 model 150 HP 2 stroke at about 380 LBS,------New 150 HP 4 stroke is 520 LBS.------- Motors not rated at the prop in 1980.------I do not believe the 4 stroke would be correct !

 

[ahicks]

We're agreed. You HAVE to figure in the weight!!!
Working power to weight in that class, Yammi or Merc 115 would be my choices.