To start - Moderators - can you fix the spelling of the forum title "Springbrok"? Might make searching difficult (although I did manage to bump into one of the posts in here).
I'll include some pics just for fun later. I'm starting this to try to get some spec info on my boat, especially weight. The reason is that I am researching whether to repower or try to fix my blown-up 88 60 hp Evinrude. The boat is rated for a 90 hp, so I think I will repower with a 90 if I do so. If I know the weight, I can get a better idea of the expected performance based on the tests that are out there. Maybe a 75 is a better match, for better fuel economy? although looking at tests, the 90 seems the same generally as a 75.
I'ld love for folks out there with the same boat to post their performance numbers and re-power recommendations. I'm not sure how heavy the motor should be, with the effect on planing attitude, porposing, turning etc. The 60 Evinrude weighs 248 lbs, and there is a wide variation of 90 hp engine weights out there: from 261-400 lbs
Any discussion on any topic for this boat is welcomed, and I'll try to answer any questions as best I can, and no, I don't know what speed the boat did with the 60, as I don't have a GPS (yet). Maybe 28 mph or so?
I'll include some pics just for fun later. I'm starting this to try to get some spec info on my boat, especially weight. The reason is that I am researching whether to repower or try to fix my blown-up 88 60 hp Evinrude. The boat is rated for a 90 hp, so I think I will repower with a 90 if I do so. If I know the weight, I can get a better idea of the expected performance based on the tests that are out there. Maybe a 75 is a better match, for better fuel economy? although looking at tests, the 90 seems the same generally as a 75.
I'ld love for folks out there with the same boat to post their performance numbers and re-power recommendations. I'm not sure how heavy the motor should be, with the effect on planing attitude, porposing, turning etc. The 60 Evinrude weighs 248 lbs, and there is a wide variation of 90 hp engine weights out there: from 261-400 lbs
Any discussion on any topic for this boat is welcomed, and I'll try to answer any questions as best I can, and no, I don't know what speed the boat did with the 60, as I don't have a GPS (yet). Maybe 28 mph or so?