Wellcraft 18 fish..anyone out there?

slimjim · #1 02-07-2009, 06:43 PM

HI ,
i have 18 fish wellcraft center console 91 model. The tag on the inside that says max capacities is faded out. I have an merc 115 outboard right now and im looking to upgrade. Anyone know whats max motor size on this boat. any way i can get replacement tag for boat? any help is appreciated.

Mac_Attack · #2 02-07-2009, 06:55 PM

Stinky will be along and tell you what it will handle. There was a post some time ago about where you can get new tags made. Someone help us, please! Billy Mac

Seacrets · #3 02-07-2009, 08:13 PM

I believe 150 hp was the max.

randlemanboater · #4 02-07-2009, 09:15 PM

Stinky will say it can handle 300.

THEFERMANATOR · #5 02-08-2009, 11:24 AM

From WELLCRAFT, 150HP.

http://www.wellcraft.com/owners/info..._Fish_1991.jpg

slimjim · #6 02-08-2009, 01:10 PM

yep.. thats her..thanks alot

Seacrets · #7 02-08-2009, 06:32 PM

I've looked at alot of the 18's and I think if I had to repower one, I'd consider a 130-140 hp 2 stroke. Most 150's would be a V6 and much heavier than a 4 cylinder in the 130-140 range. When propped correctly, I think performance wouldn't suffer that much and fuel economy would be much better. You've got a great boat. Good luck. Just my $.02.

spareparts · #8 02-08-2009, 08:36 PM

130 Yamaha would probably be the best repower. Don't let teh V4's fool you, the OMC loopers are heavier than you think, ferm has the most experiance with them here. personally, I'd have a 2.0 Merc 150, at least thats what the stickers would say

THEFERMANATOR · #9 02-08-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by spareparts

130 Yamaha would probably be the best repower. Don't let teh V4's fool you, the OMC loopers are heavier than you think, ferm has the most experiance with them here. personally, I'd have a 2.0 Merc 150, at least thats what the stickers would say

Yep, them 90 degree V-4 loopers are HEAVY! My 140 weighs in at about the same weight as a 2.0L 150 MERC(150 MERC is about 380-390 pounds and my 140 weighs in at 375 roughly). A late model 115 V-4 looper from OMC would be a good choice though. They are a strong engine and fairly lightweight.

slimjim · #10 02-08-2009, 11:54 PM

you mean that a 115 looper would outperform my 115 merc. what years should i look for?