Posted by JRP on 09/12/17 - 10:11 AM
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vameyprez wrote:
I want to re-power my 1996 Montauk 17. I know the maximum recommended hp is 100 but the newer 4 strokes are heavier. Can my Montauk handle a 90 Mercury 4 stroke?
Short answer= Yes. And it's a well-regarded engine with high displacement (I4, 2.1 L) compared to other options.
Other options:
- For max HP rating, the Honda 100 (I4, 1.5 L) is a good choice and it weighs the same as the Merc 90 Fourstroke.
- To keep the transom light, the Yamaha 70 (I4, 1.0 L) is a good choice and will save over 100 lbs compared the the Honda 100 or Merc 90.