Bought my Holiday this spring, it's been great so far but now I'm getting the itch to do something to it. I'm very interested in repowering with a brand new Etec or 4 stroke. Obviously it doesn't make financial sense to do this, but add the $3500 I paid for the boat to the $8500 in a new motor and I will still be in better shape than if I took that $12K and bought a newer used boat. Whatever I bought would still be 10-15 years old with someone elses hours, plus I just like the Holiday. Anyways, enough self-affirmation. I'm looking for your opinion on my repower options, which I will list below. I fish 80% of the time and cruise 20%, however I would expect this to be changing as our daughter and future offspring grow. Top speed is somewhat irrelevant but the nice thing about more available speed is that it gives the hull more options when the weather is rought. I currently get 42mph out of my 110 V-4 Johnson and it pops out of the hole nicely. So, here are my options, not in any particular order. They are all good motors of the newest tech and each has either EFI or DFI.
Etec 90
Etec 115
Mercury 90 opti
Mercury 115 opti
Mercury 90
Mercury 115
Honda BF90
Suzuki 90
Suzuki 115
Yamaha 90
Yamaha 115
I know a 90 with the right stainless prop will push this boat to 40, but damn, I bet that 115 Etec could nip the upper 40's, plus that means a leisurly 3000rpm-3500rpm cruise in the upper 20's low 30's.
What complicates this situation is that I might want to work a new kicker into the deal so price is somewhat of a factor.
Based on other Starcraft repowers I've seen I'd have to say Etec and Yamaha are the most common. At this point I won't list my order, instead I want to see what you guys think.
Etec 90
Etec 115
Mercury 90 opti
Mercury 115 opti
Mercury 90
Mercury 115
Honda BF90
Suzuki 90
Suzuki 115
Yamaha 90
Yamaha 115
I know a 90 with the right stainless prop will push this boat to 40, but damn, I bet that 115 Etec could nip the upper 40's, plus that means a leisurly 3000rpm-3500rpm cruise in the upper 20's low 30's.
What complicates this situation is that I might want to work a new kicker into the deal so price is somewhat of a factor.
Based on other Starcraft repowers I've seen I'd have to say Etec and Yamaha are the most common. At this point I won't list my order, instead I want to see what you guys think.