Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 2014 90hp 4-stroke Yamaha too heavy for 1988 montauk 17

Posted by NCWhalerOwner on 05/19/17 - 8:25 PM
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Just put a 90 4 stroke Yamaha on our 1988 17 Super Sport Limited. This is the same hull as a 1988 17 Montauk, just with bench seats. Motor sits great! Boat runs great! Its stern sat a little lower, but that was corrected by changing out 24 gallon tank with long and flat 18 gallon tank. Original motor weighed 305 lbs, this motor weighs 366... by eliminating 6 gallons of gas, we eliminate 50 lbs of weight. 4 stroke you are going to burn less gas so no need for the original 24 gallon tank..... we love it and no stress cracks or transom damage noted...

Edited by NCWhalerOwner on 05/19/17 - 8:28 PM