1. Use the full 4 digit year for everything you are asking your question about. Example: 1962, 1988, 2000, 2011
2. Include the correct name of your Whaler model. Example: Montauk 17, Montauk 170, Outrage 26, Outrage 260
3. Include the length when necessary. Example: 16, 17, 18, 20, 22
4. Do not post your email address anywhere on this site as it is already in your user profile.

1992 19' outrage II repower
timmyd	#1  Posted on 10/27/12 - 7:52 PM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/29/12	I am thinking about replacing the original 1992 evinrude 150 with a 150 four stroke. Does anyone know if the handling of the boat would be significantly effected by 100 pounds of extra weight on back (the current engine weighs 375 lbs.)? Boat weighs 1925 lbs. Thanks.
dreilly	#2  Posted on 10/29/12 - 3:23 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 130 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/14/09	When I went from a 115 to a 150, it added over 100 lbs. I notice a little when at rest or drifting. I don't notice at all when moving.
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 10/29/12 - 3:44 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	See this article on the left sidebar. http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...ticle_id=6 Which motor are you thinking about? Where did you get 1925 pounds for your boat? http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...album_id=6 Edited by Joe Kriz on 10/29/12 - 3:45 PM
kamie	#4  Posted on 10/29/12 - 5:07 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 2975 Comments: 3 Joined: 11/04/05	go to the hardware store and grab two 50# bags of rocks or sand and toss it in the boat as far toward the stern as you can. Then go for a ride
timmyd	#5  Posted on 11/01/12 - 5:18 PM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/29/12	dreilly wrote: When I went from a 115 to a 150, it added over 100 lbs. I notice a little when at rest or drifting. I don't notice at all when moving. Thanks for input. I have a feeling my boat will be fine with the added weight.
timmyd	#6  Posted on 11/01/12 - 5:29 PM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/29/12	Joe Kriz wrote: See this article on the left sidebar. http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...ticle_id=6 Which motor are you thinking about? Where did you get 1925 pounds for your boat? http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...album_id=6 Thanks for the info. I was incorrect, it is 1900 pounds. I was looking at the wrong line on the info sheet. I am thinking yamaha or suzuki fourstroke due to reputation and recommendations from friends who have both. Also noticed some years of the suzuki have a 175 that weighs the same as a 150. May step up the horsepower as there doesn't seem to be much down side. I am not sure my model is rated for 150 and the earlier and lighter 18 can hold more weight and horsepower on the back.
timmyd	#7  Posted on 11/01/12 - 5:31 PM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/29/12	kamie wrote: go to the hardware store and grab two 50# bags of rocks or sand and toss it in the boat as far toward the stern as you can. Then go for a ride Thanks for the suggestion. Seems so obvious and yet I didn't think of that. How do you like the 175 Etec on your 18?
Joe Kriz	#8  Posted on 11/01/12 - 5:32 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	The Outrage 18' and the Outrage 19' and 19' II are all rated for max hp of 150.