1999 Mercury 40ELPTO 40hp 3 cylinder

[Tommy L. Hobbs]

Is it possible to upgrade this outboard to a 50hp and if so what would have to be changed

 

[dmessy]

Re: 1999 Mercury 40ELPTO 40hp 3 cylinder

Possible yes, practical no. Would entail boring/pistons/carb./manifold/prop. changes(at least).<br />Would 10HP be worth the expense? Prob. not...<br />Suggest you trade-in your 40 towards a new(used) 50 if you really desire this additional HP.<br />My $.02 worth...run what ya brung, still haven't caught any fish at 40MPH!

 

[Spidybot]

Re: 1999 Mercury 40ELPTO 40hp 3 cylinder

Yep. Many previous posts on the subject, and bottom line still is: If you want more power, buy a more powerful motor.<br /><br />Sad but true.