creativers
Cadet
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- Jan 30, 2010
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I recently bought an old 16? low-profile fiberglass ski boat. As a teenager I used to like to ski behind small light-weight boats, with almost no wake, so I?m seeking to recreate that experience.
This boat came with the original 115hp Merc, which according to my research weighs around 280#. I sold that motor, so I can repower with a new ETEC. My plan is to put a 90hp ETEC, which weighs 320#. That?s 40# heavier than the Merc. I have installed a gas tank in the bow, which should at least shift some weight forward. But I?m really contemplating getting the 60hp ETEC, which only weighs 240#.
The primary goal of this boat is to lift me out of the water on a slalom. I still only weight 165#. And there should be no more than 300 to 500# of people in the boat.
I?m not really concerned about being the fastest boat on the lake (even though the boat cries out to go fast). I?ve been told that the primary lake we will be on has now imposed a 40mph speed limit. And I could prop down the 60hp, giving up some speed to get more torque.
So my question is, do any of you have actual experience with such a small boat and motor, pulling a slalom skier? Would I regret getting the 60hp ETEC?
This boat came with the original 115hp Merc, which according to my research weighs around 280#. I sold that motor, so I can repower with a new ETEC. My plan is to put a 90hp ETEC, which weighs 320#. That?s 40# heavier than the Merc. I have installed a gas tank in the bow, which should at least shift some weight forward. But I?m really contemplating getting the 60hp ETEC, which only weighs 240#.
The primary goal of this boat is to lift me out of the water on a slalom. I still only weight 165#. And there should be no more than 300 to 500# of people in the boat.
I?m not really concerned about being the fastest boat on the lake (even though the boat cries out to go fast). I?ve been told that the primary lake we will be on has now imposed a 40mph speed limit. And I could prop down the 60hp, giving up some speed to get more torque.
So my question is, do any of you have actual experience with such a small boat and motor, pulling a slalom skier? Would I regret getting the 60hp ETEC?