New Power

[stripminer]

Fellas,

I'm thinking of repowering my 88 V20. My 88 Yamaha 130 is getting on in years and I am just batting around the idea.
The marina down the street from me has a used lefty 2001 Yamaha 4 Stroke 115 selling for $5800. I'm sure they would knock some off the price for me. I can't decide if the 115 will push the big ole V20 that well though.
Does anyone here have a 115 outboard? What do you all think, I should mention that I am in no hurry, do most of my fishing within 5-6 miles of home port and with the price of fuel, smaller is definitely better.
All opinions are valued and again, thanks in advance.

- Tom

[reelapeelin]

Stripminer...I would be worried about seriously under-powering a V-20 with a 115, particularly a 4-stroke...my new 4-stroke is takin' some getting used to...gotta give it more revs to match speed of old 2-stroker(note though, we are still propping this rig and haven't found the right one yet)...my biggest concern would be that a smaller motor will be working harder to get the performance you want...working harder to me means shorter engine life...I know $$$ are always an issue and $5800 is half what a new 150 will cost, but I'd just hate to see ya waste the 58...I don't think it's gonna do it for you...keep lookin' and IMHO think more horses, not less...

[stripminer]

Thats what I was thinking. My old boss had a 115 and we all thought he was under powered. Wishful thinking on my part I guess.

115 would be perfect. If ya had 2 of em.

[stripminer]

They had two for sale originally but one sold, leaving them the lefty that I spoke of !!

Strip, I think Crusher has a 115. Not enuff. 150 is what ya want for a single ob.

[bigshrimpin]

stripminer,
I got a chance to ride in a pursuit 1950 bowrider recently with a yamaha 115hp four stroke. The boat is smaller and lighter that the v20 and it was dog slow. With two people in the boat one of us would have to run up to the front of the boat just to get the boat on a plane.

Don't do it . . . . The engine was running at 5000rpm to get 21, 22 mph.

[Crusher]

Stripminer, Don,t do it MIN FOR THESE BOATS IS 150HP. I have a 89 115 HP Yamaha TOP speed is 23 to 26 mph at 5200 rpm, gas milage sucks because to high up into rpm range. Worst thing to have is a under powered boat, bought my rig at a good price and new it would be underpowered can't wait to repower! Crusher

[Crusher]

Striperminer, Just went back a reread your post in the begining of the season I past up 2001 Yamaha HPDI 150 Hp for $5600 installed w controls. Wasn't sure I wanted the HPDI there were a lot of problems with the 200-250 HPDI motors. This was a brand new motor of a 23ft Hydrasports that the owner was not happy with speed of boat. Wait till after the boat shows this year there is usually a lot of people moving up or going to 4 strokes. Crusher

[stripminer]

You guys are the best. I will wait, bide my time, work lots of OT and get a larger engine. I really would like a 4 stroke but no way am I buying a egg beater for a big boat. Thanks for the info !!