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Is the weight of the 90 Optimax engine OK for a 1989 Montauk. What is the proper size and pitch propeller with this engine for a Montauk 17. Is a 20" long shaft correct. I am about to repower the boat and I was not able to find this information.
I appreciate the help.
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Edited by Tom W Clark on 11/19/06 - 12:57 PM
You have chosen the heaviest engine of the bunch.
I made a 'Quick Reference Guide' for engine choices and the weights for various Whalers.
Check out the QRG for Montauks here on this site: http://www.whalercentral.com/readarti...ticle_id=5
The Long Shaft is the correct shaft length... 20 inches...
I have a 1989 Montauk 17 w/ the original 90hp 2 stroke Johnson. I will be re-powering this summer.
Please give me your experienced choices of engines.
Suggestions from some from the North Carolina area;
- 90 Yamaha two stroke.
- 100 Yamaha four stroke.
- 115 Yamaha two stroke.
- 90 Johnson/Evinrude E-Tec.
- Susuki 90 four stroke.
I would appreciate to hear what you have found out that works best.
