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Boots posted 04-27-2010 10:00 PM ET (US)
I have a 1972 16.9' whaler. I want to repower. Amy suggestions?
tedious posted 04-28-2010 07:51 AM ET (US)
I would suggest installing an outboard motor - and stop calling me Amy.
Sherman Mohnike posted 04-28-2010 07:54 AM ET (US)
I just picked up an Evinrude E-TEC 90-HP for my 1967 Sakonnet. I never even looked at all the rest.
dscew posted 04-28-2010 08:00 AM ET (US)
It depends on your use of the boat. That hull is typically rated to 100 HP, but will plane with as little as 35 HP, so there is a very wide range. Some folks (like me) think 60 to 70 HP is fine. My use is for up to 4 adults, little to no tubing/water skiing, and no need for high speed cruising. I have a newer 60 HP 4 stroke on my 1974 Katama; it accelerates nicely, tops out in the mid 30s, and is light, quiet, and efficient; also there is no smoke or smell. Fits my family's needs perfectly. If I wanted to pull heavy boarders, I would move to either 90 or 100 HP.
jimh posted 04-28-2010 08:56 AM ET (US)
I suggest a Mercury OptiMax 250 Pro XS.
64nauset posted 04-28-2010 01:45 PM ET (US)
"OptiMax 250 Pro XS"
That might make a 16 footer a sinkable legend. I do enjoy humor with morning coffee.
Notwithstanding, the inherited 16.8 came with an Evinrude 88. If re-powering it would be a 75 four-stroke for quiet efficiency.
Note: some insurance companies won't play if hull is very far over-powered.
pcrussell50 posted 04-28-2010 03:13 PM ET (US)
Pfft... 2-stroke Evinrude 4 evar! Once you fo black, you WILL go back... often... for repairs. :)
-Peter
contender posted 04-28-2010 05:06 PM ET (US)
The Evinrude 90 would be the best all round outboard for this set up. You will be very pleased...

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Author	Topic: 16-footer Re-Power
Boots	posted 04-27-2010 10:00 PM ET (US) I have a 1972 16.9' whaler. I want to repower. Amy suggestions?
tedious	posted 04-28-2010 07:51 AM ET (US) I would suggest installing an outboard motor - and stop calling me Amy.
Sherman Mohnike	posted 04-28-2010 07:54 AM ET (US) I just picked up an Evinrude E-TEC 90-HP for my 1967 Sakonnet. I never even looked at all the rest.
dscew	posted 04-28-2010 08:00 AM ET (US) It depends on your use of the boat. That hull is typically rated to 100 HP, but will plane with as little as 35 HP, so there is a very wide range. Some folks (like me) think 60 to 70 HP is fine. My use is for up to 4 adults, little to no tubing/water skiing, and no need for high speed cruising. I have a newer 60 HP 4 stroke on my 1974 Katama; it accelerates nicely, tops out in the mid 30s, and is light, quiet, and efficient; also there is no smoke or smell. Fits my family's needs perfectly. If I wanted to pull heavy boarders, I would move to either 90 or 100 HP.
jimh	posted 04-28-2010 08:56 AM ET (US) I suggest a Mercury OptiMax 250 Pro XS.
64nauset	posted 04-28-2010 01:45 PM ET (US) "OptiMax 250 Pro XS" That might make a 16 footer a sinkable legend. I do enjoy humor with morning coffee. Notwithstanding, the inherited 16.8 came with an Evinrude 88. If re-powering it would be a 75 four-stroke for quiet efficiency. Note: some insurance companies won't play if hull is very far over-powered.
pcrussell50	posted 04-28-2010 03:13 PM ET (US) Pfft... 2-stroke Evinrude 4 evar! Once you fo black, you WILL go back... often... for repairs. :) -Peter
contender	posted 04-28-2010 05:06 PM ET (US) The Evinrude 90 would be the best all round outboard for this set up. You will be very pleased...