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That depends on the year 115 MERC you have? Some of the 115's were glorified FORCE engines with a MERCURY cover on them. The 95+ 115's that are the 60 degree loopers are pretty strong engines. There also pretty quiet for a 2 stroker, and built off of the famous 150/175 platform that made OMC a benchmark in the industry.
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i have the 91 merc 115 . the one with the 2 =2 carbs. 2 work when at idle and the other 2 kick in when you gas it..
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you would like the late model 115 Johnrude better than that merc, but i doubt you wuold pick up any major performance gains, it would be smoother and quiter engine though
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I've never seen an 18 with a V4 looper but believe that would be fine. The 18 Fish was really popular locally in the late 80's and most I've seen were powered with the V6 Merc 150, it was a near 50 mph boat. Even most OMC fans respect the 150 Merc, one of those underrated motors that ran for years and years.
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Have you thought about a 235 h.p. evinrude?


18ft Well Craft w/ Evinrude 235 - $3500 (savannah, ga)

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I have a 18ft Well Craft center console and a Evinrude 235 on the back. This boat will fly. Has a bimini top and rod and reel holders on the side. This is a very nice boat. The only reason im selling it is because i have another baby on the way and my toys have to go. It does need a Tilt and Trim cylinoid which is about $30, and wiring for the raido and any other electronic you want to put into the boat. INCLUDES: 4 standard orange lifejackets, 3 nice lifejackets, fishing poles, all saftey musts: flare gun, fire extinguisher, etc. Call for any questions. (912)655-8201 ask for Aaron.
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my god.. 235..looks like trouble..
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We ran an 18' with an 89' 115 Merc for a long time. I thought it was a great match as you can only go so fast in real world conditions. Easy on fuel too. If I was ever going to downsize I'd love to have her back.
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hi airslot,
did u have same boat? what kind of mph was u getting out of that 115?
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We got mid 30's as I can recall. We actually fished that boat offshore on nice days. I remember the day I installed a loran on it and went to the Jackspot off OC MD and caught 3 small bluefin's and about 30 chopper blues with one buddy. We had many a goo feeshin trip on that boat.
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