How do I rate hp size of outboard with the new pod installation

[lonewolf4u]

I am converting a 2003 Bayliner Capri 192 with an aluminum pod. The cost of a rebuild ( 135hp 3.0 liter 4cyl Mercruiser) complete with a new fresh water cooling system plus installation was becoming a money pit ha ha. Now I am getting a pod fabricated and installed. I am looking for ideas and suggestions as how to rate the size of hp to the size of my boat. I found a calculation online .. length of boat in feet x width in feet x 2 minus 90 (19 x 7 x 2 - 90) gave me a suggested hp of 176 hp. I do not have a need for speed...just to get to the fishing spots. Any suggestions or ideas would be welcomed.

 

[matt167]

They did put 4.3L in them. The 3.0l was base model. 180hp would be about right. You could do with 150

 

[Scott Danforth]

Remember, the calculation is HP ratings of the transom for outboards.

I/O can be a million HP in a 2' long boat.