Searider 5.4m with Honda 75

[TomKat]

Hi

Considering the above in Navy spec to replace my 4.8m Lencraft with 75 Mercury 2 stroke which is hugely entertaining but maybe a bit jumpy in waves which I love but family not so keen on!

Thoughts on a Searider with a BF75? Seems quite a heavy engine, I presume it could still tow a skier etc?

Cheers

TK

[Downhilldai]

I've driven an SR5.4 with a Honda 90, which is basically the same motor as the 75 and it was fine. With the right prop, twill pull a skier, no problem.

[A1an]

HUUUGE engine!

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by A1an

HUUUGE engine!

Lighter than a Merc F80

[Boats&Outboards]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Lighter than a Merc F80

My bet is its a 2 Stroke 80

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ www.BoatsandOutboards4Sale.co.uk ~ 07930 421007

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

My bet is its a 2 Stroke 80

Yes, I thought that, too.

[Starovich]

in my more slender, youthfull days, i used to ski from a 5.4 with a mariner 40.
we had to run round and empty the hull first then go come back for me, then get going before the hull filled

[TomKat]

Thanks for the input chaps, sounds like it may not be the best setup i.e. 90HP 2 stroke Yam but prob OK with a 75 Honda. Any idea on top speed with that? My current setup does about 35 knots but I guess you would be lucky to see 30 knots with a heavy 75 on the 5.4 SR?

[Tim M]

Here's some pics of it in March 2009:

[TomKat]

Cheers Tim, thats it OK.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

We ran a 5.4 SR with a 75 old school 2S mariner and it pulled 15 stoners out the water. Then put a 90 opti on and it flew!

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

it pulled 15 stoners out the water.

Heavy.

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

it pulled 15 stoners out the water.

Light.

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Light.

Possibly, stoners do prefer to keep off the pies and on the grass.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

He ain't heavy, he's my brother.