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Posted by Beso21 on 01/20/13 - 11:12 AM

Going to repower a Nauset 16, currently running 90 VRO. Checked out 90 E-Tec at Houston Boat Show but at $10300 thats more than I would like to spend. Would like some input on any one running a 75HP on that type of whaler. Load on board is 2 people (99%of time) 2 batteries etc. I would also like to add that if there is any input on the Tohatsu motor please let me know.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 01/20/13 - 11:41 AM

There are several posts on just this question.
I did a "Site Search" and came up with this one that is still on the first page in Discussions.
http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...pid=103907

Here are your current choices.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...ticle_id=5

The most popular 70 hp seems to be the Yamaha 70 @247 pounds
There are several posts on this subject also.

The lightest 75 to 90 hp is the E-Tec.

Posted by BurtonLawton on 01/20/13 - 1:50 PM

Repowered my 1967 restored Eastport with a new 2011 ETEC 60 hp. Can't be happier; 38 mph with two people and light load. Instant starts, quiet operation, sips fuel and oil. A 75 or 90 may give me another 2-3 mph, but also heavier motor and more $$.

Edited by Joe Kriz on 01/20/13 - 1:54 PM

Posted by pederj on 01/21/13 - 2:44 PM

I am amazed the 60hp Etec can make a 16 foot classic Whaler go that fast. My 1989 100 hp propels my Katama WOT to about 35 mph.

Posted by saumon on 01/22/13 - 12:05 PM

Don't rule out the Yamaha F70. At 257lbs, it's one of the best power-to-weight ratio...

Edited by saumon on 01/22/13 - 12:30 PM

Posted by hubbards on 01/26/13 - 6:41 PM

I have a 1969 nauset one tough hull sking-tubeing- inland lake fishing-greatlakes fishing powered-1997 Johnson 4 stroke great all aroung engine for me heavy at 340lbs.Pro's no smell idles for hours trolling [does make oil at low RPM's]good on fuel has a ironwoodpasific plate with fins comes out of hole and on plane great pulls 2 slamon skiers of shore with 10-12 slack of rope 2-3 adults on board you can not have it all .whalar been in all great lake lobseter and snorken in the keys

Edited by Joe Kriz on 01/26/13 - 7:24 PM

Posted by Joe Kriz on 01/26/13 - 7:29 PM

hubbards,

What size is your 1997 Johnson/Suzuki motor?

Unfortunately, whatever size it is, it is no longer available unless used.

Posted by Derwd24 on 01/26/13 - 8:25 PM

hubbards wrote: you can not have it all

Why not? Asses your needs, do your homework, and pick the correct engine...