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engine for 15 ft sport
crbuckjr	#1  Posted on 08/07/13 - 3:30 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/07/13	I have a 60 Yamaha hp 2 stroke on my 15 ft sport. It has worked great. But, it may be done and I understand Yamaha no longer can sell 2 strokes in the USA. Need power out of the hole to pull skiers. And, need high reliability because we are 2 hours from good engine repair shops etc. So, what engines do you recommend? I tried a neighbor's 60 4 stroke Yamaha on their 15 ft Sport. It seemed skittish in high seed turns. I am concerned that the extra weight is causing the bow to be a bit high and to lose traction in turns. ......any thoughts/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 08/07/13 - 3:33 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	You can check the Current Model and Weight here: http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=77 A good lightweight choice for a 70hp would be the Yamaha F70 Another good choice might be the E-Tec 60hp Maybe others will give you their recommendations.
Imagemix	#3  Posted on 08/07/13 - 3:38 PM
Member Posts: 7 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/31/13	I just purchased 60hp ETEC for 2010 150 Super Sport. I pickup unit Friday. Hopefully it works well.
Joe Kriz	#4  Posted on 08/07/13 - 3:48 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Imagemix, Just for reference, The 15' Super Sport http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=44 is 320 pounds lighter then the 150 Super Sport models. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=73 Can't really compare the 2 different hulls as they have different weights and different hull designs. Would be good to know how your 2010 Super Sport 150 does with the new E-Tec 60hp on it. Let us know.
rwethereyet	#5  Posted on 08/07/13 - 5:59 PM
Member Posts: 51 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/12/10	agreed...check out the yamaha F70.....four stroke technology....only 257 lbs..... rwethereyet 1992 Outrage 19' I, 2012 Suzuki DF 140
tedious	#6  Posted on 08/07/13 - 7:04 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1072 Comments: 2 Joined: 09/07/08	crbuckjr wrote: I tried a neighbor's 60 4 stroke Yamaha on their 15 ft Sport. It seemed skittish in high seed turns. I am concerned that the extra weight is causing the bow to be a bit high and to lose traction in turns. Thanks What extra weight? The F60 is a good deal lighter than the OMC 60s and 70s that were originally installed on many 15s. Even the F70 is slightly lighter than those motors. In any event it is unlikely the 20 additional pounds of the F60 relative to your current motor makes much difference. Edited by tedious on 08/07/13 - 7:10 PM
Slickityd16t	#7  Posted on 08/08/13 - 5:41 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/29/11	Honda BF60 239 lbs 1986 13 Sport - 40 hp Smoker
JMartin	#8  Posted on 08/08/13 - 2:47 PM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Posts: 78 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/06/05	I put a F70 on my 15 in June 2010. Best boating equipment decision I have made. John
Joe Kriz	#9  Posted on 08/08/13 - 3:00 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	crbuckjr, Also a good idea to let us know the year of your Whaler when asking questions. Is this what you have? 1976-1990 Sport 15' http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=40
crbuckjr	#10  Posted on 08/11/13 - 10:44 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/07/13	Joe is right...should have mentioned that it is an old version.....from the 80"s. thanks for all the help. Very useful comments.