Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Engine for a 1976 Sport 17'
Posted by Nerfus on 08/05/13 - 5:46 PM
#1
I am picking up a 1976 17' sport from a friend who has kept it in very good shape complete with canvas, bimini, trailer but alas NO engine. My guess is that I should be looking for a 90hp engine and given the price of brand new engines $7,500 to $9,000 would like to find a 4 to 6 year old model in good shape. I like the idea of the lower weight of the Evinrude E-Tec but are open to any good engine. Would welcome any suggestions as to 1. Where to find a good quality used engine 2. The appropriate HP? 3. plans or kits to upgrade the fuel tanks, electrical, batteries etc.
Posted by Nerfus on 02/06/14 - 9:57 PM
#3
Thanks Joe, I think I am going to go with an E-Tec 90.
Edited by Tom W Clark on 02/07/14 - 6:53 AM
Posted by Petrus on 02/06/14 - 11:29 PM
#4
Nerfus, a good alternative is the Suzuki DF90A 2009 or later which also has timing chain(no change needed) instead of timing belt (which is common on moste 4-stroke)
Weight is only 341 lbs.
Earlier models before 2009 I think was heavier though.
Posted by WRufus on 02/19/14 - 4:27 PM
#5
I was out with a tarpon guide in FL a few weeks back and he was running a new Suzuki DF90 on his hells bay flats boat and I was very impressed by the motor and the guides run motors hard.
Im a big fan of the new yamaha F70, but they are harder to find used since they are a newer engine. The same is probably true for the newer DF90.