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March 07, 2008, 11:23:38 AM
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jdupree

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Motor for 170 Osprey
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I used to have the same exact boat with a 90 HP Johnson 2-stroke.  In my opinion that was/is  the perfect setup for the 170.  She would move as fast as I needed.  I would stick with a 2-stroke for the 170's.  I think most would agree that a 4-stroke is too much weight and would shorten your transom height even further than it already is.
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March 07, 2008, 12:20:49 PM
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Capt. Bob

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My 86 170 sported a 115hp Johnson. Don't recall the exact weight of that motor but it worked well on the boat. There's a picture in the Photo section under my name.  

If I still had that hull, I'd be more inclined to repower with a lower/lighter hp motor (2 stroke). I'm with JD, I think a 90 would be a perfect compromise between power/weight/fuel efficiency.... but boy did that 115 scream :wink:
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March 07, 2008, 03:55:18 PM
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2008, 03:55:18 PM »
Quote from: "Capt. Bob"
My 86 170 sported a 115hp Johnson. Don't recall the exact weight of that motor but it worked well on the boat. There's a picture in the Photo section under my name.  

If I still had that hull, I'd be more inclined to repower with a lower/lighter hp motor (2 stroke). I'm with JD, I think a 90 would be a perfect compromise between power/weight/fuel efficiency.... but boy did that 115 scream :wink:


Actually the 85hp/115hp weight the same at 301lb with tilt/trim 20'' shaft. 140hp at 310lb

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1979 170 Aquasport 70hp Evinrude

 


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