115 Merc??

#1 03-27-2008, 11:40 AM

Hello. I'm new to the forum and possibly a V-20. Does anyone have experience with a 6-cyl. 115hp Merc. on a V-20? What is top speed?

Thanks,
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macojoe · #2 03-27-2008, 06:54 PM

I say in the mid 20's If not going far you should be fine, but it is under powered for sure!

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chumbucket · #3 03-27-2008, 06:58 PM

I had a friend with that same combo. Best it would do after much re-propping was 28 mph

whale · #4 03-27-2008, 07:31 PM

Well, I have mentioned before and will again.....not a Merc but 1999 Johnson 115 on an Armstrong bracket pushes me up to 35 mph if conditions are right. 33 if they are not. I cruise around 23/24 mph usually.

cterrebonne · #5 03-27-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by whale

Well, I have mentioned before and will again.....not a Merc but 1999 Johnson 115 on an Armstrong bracket pushes me up to 35 mph if conditions are right. 33 if they are not. I cruise around 23/24 mph usually.

wow that is slow as the month of december, not surprising from the tower of power. like the above mentioned its amazing how technology has come along. if i were you i would pawn off the tower of power for a newer engine when you can.

spareparts · #6 03-27-2008, 08:07 PM

that inline doesn't like todays gas either, they were great back in the day, but we've come along way

whale · #7 03-28-2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cterrebonne

wow that is slow as the month of december, not surprising from the tower of power. like the above mentioned its amazing how technology has come along. if i were you i would pawn off the tower of power for a newer engine when you can.

How is 35 from a 115 slow?? I need to trade it in so I can go 40?? What for??