weight differance!

[gtownky]

I have an 1973 85 hp evinrude on my 30 ft pontoon. Im thinking of buying a 175 hp 1998 6cyc evinrude to use. What is the weight differance in the 2. Im trying to figure out if this will work. Thanks

 

[oldgradywhite]

Re: weight differance!

I know that the 175 weights 386

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: weight differance!

The 85 runs around 270 lbs and the 175 about 410 lbs.

 

[86 century]

Re: weight differance!

V6 2589 cc (loop charge, 60 degree) platform, 150/175 HP

20 inch shaft, elec. start, trim/tilt -- 370 lbs
25 inch shaft, elec. start, trim/tilt -- 375 lbs

V4 1632 cc platform, 85/88/90/100/115 HP

20 inch shaft, elec. start, man. tilt -- 288 lbs
20 inch shaft, elec. start, trim/tilt -- 301 lbs
25 inch shaft, elec. start, trim/tilt -- 311 lbs

 

[5150abf]

Re: weight differance!

Is your boat rated for that much power?

If not be sure to teather the new motor to the boat so it will be easier to recover after it rips your transom out.

The weight of the motor is the lessor consideration, it is the torque it puts on the transom that causes the problem, just be sure your motor pan is rated for the 175.