Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 13 repower options
Posted by Brooksinct on 07/18/11 - 10:34 AM
#1
I know about the spreadsheet that is on the website that has engine options and weight but what about opinions? I am looking at repowering and we have a lot of posts asking others opinions but no database where they could all be stored. Maybe even just a pro's vs. cons list next to each option. Let me know what people think.
Posted by DKroger on 07/18/11 - 11:38 AM
#2
I would also like to see something like that ,to compare HP, prop size, and speed. I think this would be very helpful to all of us newbees.
Posted by blacksmithdog on 07/18/11 - 2:23 PM
#3
Brooksinct wrote:
I know about the spreadsheet that is on the website that has engine options and weight but what about opinions? I am looking at repowering and we have a lot of posts asking others opinions but no database where they could all be stored. Maybe even just a pro's vs. cons list next to each option. Let me know what people think.
I think most of it depends on what you want to do with it. Do you want to just cruise or do you want to pull up a skier? If you just want to cruise, get a 25 hp 4 stroke, if you want to ski, you might consider a 40 hp 2 stroke. Having said that, I think the new 4 strokes have a bit more bottom than the ones that first came out.
Posted by vrod1495 on 07/31/11 - 4:33 AM
#4
Hi this is my first post here so please excuse me for any mistakes. My first whaler was a 1982 13 sport with a 60hp evinrude I was able to pull three skiers at the same time great memories.Go big you wont regret it.
Posted by CES on 07/31/11 - 6:04 AM
#5
vrod1495 wrote:
Hi this is my first post here so please excuse me for any mistakes. My first whaler was a 1982 13 sport with a 60hp evinrude I was able to pull three skiers at the same time great memories.Go big you wont regret it.
A 60hp on a 13'? Holy smokes!! What was your top end speed??
To the OP, for a 13' foot whaler, I recommend the 40hp motor.