size motor

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by keepitgreen05

i might be buying a new outboard what is the limit of hp can go on a 87 steplift

Assuming your transom is solid about the most perfect OB for these boats on today's market IMO is the small-block 200 HP Etec...all I've ever had was 150 and that's been sufficient...but I've always felt another 50 HP would really put a nice kick to the V20...

If you are primarily saltwater, 150 is all you'll be able to use most of the time...

[aussie]

I think bigger is always better but look at the weight difference in motors and if u r buying used ask some of the guys here they can tell u what certian brands have problems with and the dos and donts a few outboard mechanics on here so feel free to ask get as much info as u can before u buy