Hi everyone, I am new to the forum, and looking forward to chatting about everything checkmate - love them!! I bought a 1988 17’ 171 spectra that had a 175 black max on it, but it blew up. It weighed 393 lbs. I am wondering if a 2015 225H.O. Evinrude weighing 503lbs would be too much weight on the boat or any other problems. Thank you all in advance!
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225H.O. Evinrude on 17’ 171 Spectra?
- Thread starter Shnappy
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Mark
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It will be way to heavy for that hull. The boat only weighs 1000 pounds. I had that motor on my 21' Mate and i had to put on trim tabs to stop the porpoise at slower speeds. Plus it has a huge gear case which unhelpful on a lighter boat.
Find another small block V6 2.5L. They made them in up to 225hp. My .02
Find another small block V6 2.5L. They made them in up to 225hp. My .02