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I have to disagree with that statement...

I owned a Montauk for 15 years with an Evinrude 70 on it...
Only a couple of times I wished I had a 90 and that was smooth water only...

Many, Many people have 70 hp on their 16/17 models and like the performance.

If I purchased another Montauk I would want either engine on it I listed above in post #5.

If a person water skis a lot then the 90 might be a better choice although I skied behind mine without any problems but I am not a professional water skier by any means....