25 hp Mercury question

[randyjarrett]

Is there anything I can do ,like installing a carb from 30 or 40 hp motor, or something else to get better performance out of my 1997 25 hp Mercury outboard.
Tks in Advance
Randy

 

[JB]

Re: 25 hp Mercury question

Ahoy, randy.

Welcome to iboats.

I wouldn't mess with the engine other than procedures explained in your Service Manual.

There are probably plenty of opportunities to refine your boat. Optimize the prop and outboard vertical positioning, add power trim if you don't already have it. Maybe add a setback plate.

The typical boat can gain more performance by fine tuning the rigging than hopping up the outboard into a firecracker with a short fuse.

 

[randyjarrett]

Re: 25 hp Mercury question

Thanks, I will look into what you said. rj

 

[randyjarrett]

Re: 25 hp Mercury question

Thanks Ancient Mariner I ordered a tilt &trim set back plate I will see what happens. Thanks again for taking the time to help me.
Randy

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: 25 hp Mercury question

Randy you don't mention what size boat and material of boat. Aluminum, fiberglass?