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18 May 2009, 10:13
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SR4 Max engine... 75hp?
Hi,
Anyone know if the SR4 would be ok with a 75hp on? Mines currently got a 60hp on which is old, apart from that it appears ok.
I have access to either a 50hp Mariner or a 75hp Yam, both ex-RNLI and no older than 2005. The 50hp is £1150 and 75hp is £1500.
Obviously the 50hp is the right engine but for the extra pennies what would it be like with the 75hp on?
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18 May 2009, 10:15
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good fun but way sketchy up front and dangerous at wot
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18 May 2009, 10:17
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Way sketchy? Dangerous fun or just dangerous?
What do them prices look like?
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18 May 2009, 17:10
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Boat name: Dominator
Make: SR5.4
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Engine: Yam 85
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If you put a Yam 75 on it it'll be waaaay overweight. The 75 weighs the same as the 90.I really wouldn't do it.
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18 May 2009, 20:04
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Don't those 50s have an 18" mid? If so, the transom may be a touch too high.
I agree with Nos though and wouldn't recommend the 75. 
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18 May 2009, 20:11
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The 50's do have an extension fitted.
Looks like I'm staying with my old Mercury for now.
Thanks for the help lads.
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19 May 2009, 21:56
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It will be a fun ride on small rivers without waves but if you want to take her out on sea those extra hp are worth nothing...
Not to mention the extra costs for a decent prop etc. (you need sst with big engines on small boats).
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19 May 2009, 22:07
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75hp? The 50hp I had seemed mental at wot!
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20 May 2009, 21:19
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Would be fun though and working on that a 75hp weighs the same as a 90hp......
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20 May 2009, 21:59
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Quote:
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Would be fun though and working on that a 75hp weighs the same as a 90hp......
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it would end in tears...
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20 May 2009, 22:04
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Tears of joy and laughter!
Hows the 5.4 going anyway?
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