what Horsepower??

[boatsalotjay]

I have a 1958 Mercury that I have conflicting reports on its HP. The registration says its a 45hp, somebody on here said it was a 40hp and my mechanic doesn't think its over a 35hp. Its serial # is 1135875, model # 55E. Thanks.

 

[bh357]

Re: what Horsepower??

Merc Mark 55 <br /><br />It looks like it's 40hp.

 

[boatsalotjay]

Re: what Horsepower??

thanks bh357, I hope my mechanic believes me.