Outboard Weight

Kiwi

Kiwi

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Can anyone help with weights of the following outboards ? A few years back I repowered with a Suzuki and the boat has never handled quite as good as it used to.<br /><br />1973 65hp Evinrude<br />1989 DT85 Suzuki<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mike
 
JB

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Re: Outboard Weight

Howdy, Kiwi.<br /><br />Your 'Rude 65 weighed about 250lb.<br /><br />The Suzi I am not familiar with. If it is an inline 3, figure about 280 to 300. If it is a V4 then it should be around 320lb.<br /><br />Years ago I repowered a Boston Whaler 16 from a 315lb Johnson 100 V4 to a Johnson 70 triple (very similar to your 65 'Rude). <br /><br />Handling and trim were a lot better with only 65lb less on the transom.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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Re: Outboard Weight

This is what my book says...Dry weight Evinrude- 200LBS. Dry weight Sukie...270LBS
 
Kiwi

Kiwi

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Re: Outboard Weight

Thanks JB & Trent, handling in rough water is definately not as good as with the 65 Evinrude, its very light in the nose. My Suzi is a 3 cyl inline. I have installed a plate that gives me more angle on the motor when trimmed right down, this helped with getting on the plane quicker, but that was never really a problem - it doesnt help very much in rough water. I'm going to place something equal to the difference in weight up front as a test to see if I can improve things. I'm not too worried about the extra weight/gas consumption as long as I get better handling. I miss being able to plough through the rough !! and doesnt it give you a scare when you come down off a wave butt first ! :eek: <br /><br />Mike
 
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