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Newer Power for Seacamper

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:43 am
by txcaptdan
I swapped out my old 90hp Johnson Metoer for a 1985 115hp Johnson with tilt and trim. Bolted right up and will launch tomorrow. I am really looking forward to the tilt and trim option . Wish me luck!

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Also looking forward to the reduced noise!

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:01 pm
by 240sxguy
Depending on how reliable my merc ends up being, a newer powerplant looks pretty darn attractive. Nice boat captain!

Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 6:05 pm
by txcaptdan
Lake tested her today OMG what a difference, 1/3 the noise and 4x the power. Hit 32 on rough water, could ski behind this boat now. I never realized how tired the old 90 hp was.

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:21 am
by 240sxguy
*sigh* but I like my merc! LOL

Different prop maybe?

Newer Power for Seacamper

Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:14 am
by jimmylapstrake
what are you running for a Merc?

Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:12 am
by 240sxguy
Jim, my merc 900 is what I am referring to.

Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:37 am
by jimmylapstrake
1965?? basically a merc 1000. A 115 pwr head up to 1972 would fit on your intermediate housing if you wanted to go that route for more power

Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:39 am
by 240sxguy
Thanks for the tip Jim!