Please Help

[silent runner]

I am new boat owner and as you can see by my name my engine won't run. I have a 1986 Sportcraft 20' Fisherman 200. It is a Seadrive with a 115 HP OMC . I want to replace the motor but can't find what size motor is compatible with my boat. The boat repairman that told me to put a new engine on the boat, said seadrives are hard to replace. Can any point me in the right direction as to what to buy to replace my engine? Thanks

 

[ezeke]

Re: Please Help

http://www.iboats.com/Sport-Craft_Boats__200_Fisherman__1986/bp/64b84754r2

You will want to repower at 70% of maximum HP at a minimum.

The 115 can push your boat OK with a low enough pitch prop and get you out of the hole, you just won't have a very high top end.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Please Help

Most of the time when a Sea Drive is replaced we install a bracket and go back with the outboard of your choice.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Please Help

150hp, johnson of course.