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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 17' With 100 Hp Yamaha 4 Stroke?

Posted by CaptnPea on 04/21/09 - 11:48 AM

I like my Whalers on the powerful side... grew up with a tweaked out 70 on a 15'... airborn often.

but, would this be too much for a 17' Classic / Standard
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching&item=250410143796&viewitem=

Posted by womms on 04/21/09 - 1:30 PM

I don't think that it will be too much power for the hull. I have seen quite a few 16/17's powered with 115s. I think that weight is going to be the biggest factor. It just may be a little stern-heavy, that's all.

Posted by Blackduck on 04/21/09 - 2:20 PM

The Horsepower is fine, I just think the weight of that motor is a bit much.

Posted by gentry2007 on 04/22/09 - 5:30 AM

I have a 115 yamaha on a 84 17 montauk and I love this motor on the boat. Any thing less would not work for me. I 240 lbs and it picks me up on skis no problem. I think the 100 4 stroke would be a great motor for it. I dont think it has to much power but is there a such thing. The only thing I would not recommend is a dolphin fin, it made it very squirly. I wouldn't think the weight would be a factor unless you wanted a big kicker.

Posted by Tasosk on 04/22/09 - 6:27 AM

I have a mariner 115 on my 1980 montauk 17. Just a bit stern heavy
but even with 4 people and full load i get 42 mph out of it.
I love this engine but if i'll ever have to repower i'll go with the e-tec and
not the 4 strokes. Very heavy weight even at 90 Hp!

Tasos

Posted by GMeader on 04/22/09 - 6:34 AM

Capt., I have that setup on my '83 Montauk 17. Check out my personal page for a picture of how it sits in the water. The 100 hp will get the boat on plane *very* quickly. - Garret

Posted by womms on 04/22/09 - 7:55 AM

Wow, Garret, nice boat. It does not look stern-heavy to me.

Looks like you got the green light, Capt.