70 HP 4 stroke Wanted

[Moldman]

Fellow Fishers, I am thinking of repowering my 2001 18' deep-v Lowe with a 70 hp 4 stroke, I currently have a 2000 90 hp Johnson 2 stroke. Looking for a motor a few years old in excellent condition from someone going to a larger motor for there boat. Thanks

[SeaCatMich]

Careful in going to a lower HP 4 stroke. They have improved in recent years, but the weight of a 4 stroke is going to be higher than the equivalent 2 stroke. The power output is generally a little less on the 4 stroke too. If your boat does well with the 90, I'd look at staying with a 90 on the 4 stroke too. If the hull is rated for more, then I'd look at going to a higher HP.

They are quieter, no smoke and much better on gas though. I love my two Honda 90s but wish they were 100 or 115 hp to get some more speed out of my boat. I'm not planning on changing though.

Edited October 25, 2014 by SeaCatMich

[mali0056]

I agree. I went from a 140 four stroke Johnson to a 115 etec and although I went down in hp I actually go faster and out of the hole much nicer and certainly lighter. But I do blow through lots of fuel and oil.