[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by nipper

I think since you have three of them, you should put the best of the three on and give it a go. I do think a 100 h.p. motor (even an older one, which correct me if I am wrong guys, is probably only equivalent to a modern 85-90 h.p. motor) would get you cruising with your hull. I do not think you would break any speed records, but I think you could plane and cruise with it, and, of course, get out to fish. If you did not like the performance, then you could just put some bucks into a newer, larger motor. Now controls, steering and all that stuff is a different question. If you do not already have controls, you are probably going to have trouble finding a set.

LOL, I think I may actually have a set of controls for them sitting in my dungeon (basement/mancave/hermitage/junkpile/workshop/garage). It's been a while, but I can check if necessary.

Oh, and I agree, the 100 would probably be just enough to break free and get up on plane... my inline 6 (85hp) on my old 73 used to do it once in a blue moon, so 100 should be ok... like you said Nipper, he won't break any speed records, but he'll get to the ol' fishing hole.