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Very Valid and accurate point Joe, however in this example, I would be going from the 2004 v4 90 which weighs 335 to a 90HO which is 390..... So that is 55lbs.....but you are correct in the comparison to the 90etec. My friend has the 17 montauk with a Honda 2008 4 stroke that he says is 400 lbs . I also lose the 3 gal VRO oil tank and will probably be able to shift to a 9gal portable tank as opposed to the 15 gal I have currently in the stern (because my 2004 ate gas)-save 20-40 lb right there when filled up
Again my concern would be getting that 90 etc and feel slower out of the hole and slower at top end than what I used to have......especially with 2-3 people in he boat ....would be a personal bummer for me....."what did I do to my baby!!!??".....