Too much power?

[Will F]

I'm buying a Humber 5.5m Ocean Pro and I'm waivering over which engine I should get. My previous boat was a 5.4m Tornado with a Yamaha 90 2-stroke. She had alot of difficulty getting on the plane with 6 divers and a coxswain so I'm keen to avoid a similar problem this time. Just to make things interesting, I'm also fairly tightly constrained by weight because I'll be towing with a normal family car, so the lighter the better and 4-strokes are right-out. At the moment I've pretty much made up my mind on a 115HP Evinrude E-tec, which is 50Kg heavier than the Yamaha 90 but I think necessary none the less. Does anyone have a similar boat, what engine did you go for? Is the 115HP overkill? Or does anyone have any recommendations either way?

[BOG RAT]

I have a 5.5 osprey that had a 90 2 stroke, I also struggled to plane whilst loaded up. I recently fitted a 115hp 2 stroke Suzuki, still tows great, performs great, I don't think it's over fast, infact the best way to explain is boat & machine in perfect harmony with each other, I'm very happy now, hope this is of any help to you.

[The Jackeens]

In general, once you are not exceeding boat manufacturer's guidance (double-check that one first!!!) , it can be worth going for a little extra power.

e.g. I was told we would ever only need 3/4 throttle when we went for a 200 !
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missus


(Fuel consumption & Load also being part of your equation)

[Mark Halliday]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

e.g. I was told we would ever only need 3/4 throttle when we went for a 200 !
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Need or want?

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

Need or want?

And in that very succinct phrase of yours lies the whole story of boating

missus

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

And in that very succinct phrase of yours lies the whole story of boating

missus

Ummmm, have to agree on that one.