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1982 17' sport--repower
Barryc26	#1  Posted on 10/18/18 - 10:09 AM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 1 Joined: 05/10/12	Thinking of putting a new 50 hp Suzuki--is it enough to get up on plane with A couple of people on board??
Phil T	#2  Posted on 10/18/18 - 12:09 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	While you can plane with that load if rigged and propped correctly, why just a 50hp? 70hp would be better, 90hp ideal. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Barryc26	#3  Posted on 10/18/18 - 2:04 PM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 1 Joined: 05/10/12	I agree--local dealer had great price on leftover 50--looking for feedback--I'm thinking 70. Best time to buy? Now or winter boat show? Thanks
JRP	#4  Posted on 10/18/18 - 2:51 PM
Member Posts: 755 Comments: 2 Joined: 08/29/14	Barryc26 wrote: I agree--local dealer had great price on leftover 50--looking for feedback--I'm thinking 70. Best time to buy? Now or winter boat show? Thanks You want at least a 70 hp engine. Best time to buy is when the manufacturer of the engine you have decided on is offering rebates and/or extended warranty promotions. 19 Outrage II (1992)
Barryc26	#5  Posted on 10/19/18 - 9:24 AM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 1 Joined: 05/10/12	I believe Yamaha offering 6 yr plus $400 credit on f70 right now