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Re-power 1986 Outrage 18
fishtales	#1  Posted on 12/07/08 - 10:06 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 15 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/07/08	I am having a hard time deciding between the E-Tec 130 or the 150 for my classic 18' Outrage. I pull kids in the tube and the occasional wake border, but high speed isn't a real concern since I boat on L.I. Sound and most days it's too choppy to run the boat wide open. I do hit the max capacity number of 8 on a regular basis. So my question is, do I need the extra power? Or is the new E-Tec 130 going to be a good option for this old classic? It is a savings of about $1,500 but i don't want to make a decision that I will not be happy for years to come. Thanks, John Edited by Tom W Clark on 12/07/08 - 10:12 AM
Tom W Clark	#2  Posted on 12/07/08 - 10:12 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 4280 Comments: 7 Joined: 09/30/05	Spend the extra $1,500. You'll be very happy.
Phil T	#3  Posted on 12/07/08 - 10:13 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Fish - Welcome to WC. Given your tubing and having a group on the boat, I would definitely go with the 150. I think knowing you have the power available with a heavy load is a good feeling and worth the 20 ponies. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
kamie	#4  Posted on 12/07/08 - 2:04 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 2975 Comments: 3 Joined: 11/04/05	From someone that put a 175HP on their classic, spend the $$ and get the 150. You will be glad for the extra power with 8 on board (btw the boat is only rated for 7) and you need to get home in a hurry.