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Katama engine options
pederj	#1  Posted on 03/02/13 - 1:30 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 107 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/23/09	I have a 1970 Katama. It came with a 100 hp Evinrude, which I have sold due to some of the issues with motor. I am Looking for a new motor. I found a 1998 Johnson 60 hp with Prop and controls for a great deal. The motors in excellent Condition and the price is low. I know it wont get me To 37 mph like the 100 hp. Anyone know how fast a 60 hp Will make a classic hull go? I also found a 70 hp, but its twice te price with no prop and no controls. Thanks, John
pederj	#2  Posted on 03/02/13 - 1:54 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 107 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/23/09	The Evinrude was a 1989. Bad compression, bad carbs, etc. The 60 hp Im looking at is about 60-70 pounds lighter.
pederj	#3  Posted on 03/03/13 - 6:26 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 107 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/23/09	I went through the personal pages. There are a few 16.5 classics with 60 hp motors. Any of those owners want to offer their comments?
Weatherly	#4  Posted on 03/03/13 - 7:21 AM
Member Posts: 752 Comments: 4 Joined: 12/31/06	I owned a 1973 Katama from 2002-2007. I had a 2002 BRP 50 hp two stroke on the Katama. The boat got on plane at 16 mph and had a top speed of 24 mph (with 2 people). The boat was configured with sufficient hp, but not too much power in the hands of a teenager. The kids used it to tube and waterski. Yes, the boat was slow, but it served my family well for 5 summers of heavy use.
Tom W Clark	#5  Posted on 03/03/13 - 8:10 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 4280 Comments: 7 Joined: 09/30/05	The 1998 Johnson 60 was simply a slightly de-tuned version of the venerable three cylinder OMC 70, a great motor. On a Katama, I would expect a top speed of about 35 MPH and enough acceleration to pull a slalom skier out of the water. Like the 70, the 60 has a 5000-6000 RPM range and a 2.42:1 gear ratio. To hit 35 MPH you would want a 13 inch-ish pitch propeller. The motor should be mounted as high on the transom as possible if using modern stainless steel propeller.
pederj	#6  Posted on 03/03/13 - 9:43 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 107 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/23/09	Thanks Tom. I was hoping you comment. Sounds like it will suit my needs. Thanks to everyone!