73 19-6 little by little

[strikeout]

my 175 mercury 2008 model weighs in at 430 pounds out of box.  good hp to weight ratio.

[flkeysaqua]

Sweet that's what I like about this site exact info quick Badonquasport196  I haven't really experienced any backwash coming off plane at all on the 19-6 and I'll drop right off plane but it definitely gets close with only the 140 on there so I would really suck more gas even if my rpm speed drop alot say I run at 4,500 now at 30-33 mph and with the 200 I run 3,500rpm to get the same speed wouldn't that compensate for the extra mpg? Also I thought I could definatley be wrong but a 175 yammy was the same weight as a 200? So I would be better off if I did repowered to go with a 200 instead of a 175?

[MarshMarlowe196]

my 175 mercury 2008 model weighs in at 430 pounds out of box.  good hp to weight ratio.

Is that a 4stroke engine?  That is a good ratio...

Sweet that's what I like about this site exact info quick Badonquasport196 I haven't really experienced any backwash coming off plane at all on the 19-6 and I'll drop right off plane but it definitely gets close with only the 140 on there so I would really suck more gas even if my rpm speed drop alot say I run at 4,500 now at 30-33 mph and with the 200 I run 3,500rpm to get the same speed wouldn't that compensate for the extra mpg? Also I thought I could definatley be wrong but a 175 yammy was the same weight as a 200? So I would be better off if I did repowered to go with a 200 instead of a 175?

I'll have to retract my statement about you getting much less gas mileage with a 200hp.  The old 140's weren't frugal with gas by any means; they weren't the worst, but they weren't the best in terms of fuel consumption.  If you were running less RPM's to go the same speed (though, I think you would have to turn a little more than 3500RPM's to go around 30mph with 200hp), in theory, you could get better gas mileage, but it would hardly be significant.  I just know myself, and if I had a lot of extra horses on my boat than I needed, I would open it up all the time, and my gas mileage would then be exponentially worse and worse the more I used the boat :)

So, if you were planning on repowering, the 200hp would be the way to go... I just think that the extra weight back there would bother me.  Imagine fishing out of the back of your boat now w/ the 140... does water come into the boat?  Is it close?  I'm sure it is... now imagine that with close to 100lbs more weight...

But then again, going fast sure is fun.  It's really up to you...  but I would stick with the 140.

Oh, and, yes the Yammy is very close to the same weight.

[flkeysaqua]

Close to the top of the transom? No I'd say level the waterline is even with the center of the scuppers. Oh do you have the transom mounted livewells? If so what do you think of them wondering if it is a pain in the ass going over the transom everytime you want some bait.

[MarshMarlowe196]

Close to the top of the transom? No I'd say level the waterline is even with the center of the scuppers. Oh do you have the transom mounted livewells? If so what do you think of them wondering if it is a pain in the going over the transom everytime you want some bait.

No, I didn't mean the water was close to the top of the transom, I meant close to coming in through the scuppers.  I don't have the stern mounted livewells, but I used to on a 17' Aquasport I used to have, and I think it was somewhat of a pain ... best I can remember.

[Skoot]

Just curious, what is the main reason(s) you want to re-power with a 200hp?  Will it be loaded down with fish, people, material?  I personally feel something around a 150hp would be more than enough power.

There use to be a guy on here (woody) who had a 19-6 with a 200hp. Maybe he could help.

[flkeysaqua]

No, I didn't mean the water was close to the top of the transom, I meant close to coming in through the scuppers.  I don't have the stern mounted livewells, but I used to on a 17' Aquasport I used to have, and I think it was somewhat of a pain ... best I can remember.

No comment on Capt. Bob :)

Ok the water is level with the centerline of the scuppers but water doesn't really sit at the back might be the new scuppers? and I don't get backwash at all but I hear everyone talking about it I guess I lucky

Just curious, what is the main reason(s) you want to re-power with a 200hp?  Will it be loaded down with fish, people, material?  I personally feel something around a 150hp would be more than enough power.

There use to be a guy on here (woody) who had a 19-6 with a 200hp. Maybe he could help.

I don't have my heart set on a 200 but they seem to be more common down here then 150-175's and if the weight is the same on a 200 as a 175 then I was assuming that I would get better fuel economy with the 200 (better weight to hp ratio) and I would be turning less rpm's for the same speed. And I'm use to speed boats.  :bounce:

[luv2flycessna]

Close to the top of the transom? No I'd say level the waterline is even with the center of the scuppers. Oh do you have the transom mounted livewells? If so what do you think of them wondering if it is a pain in the going over the transom everytime you want some bait.

I had them on mine (probably now Badobquasport196 will have them) and it wasn't really to bad to get to them over the transom.

[flkeysaqua]

 Oh luv2flycessna great job on the rebuild is that a 3" inch piece of pvc that you put in your deck? Also are the transom live wells made from glass and how big are they? (not trying to steal them from  Badobquasport196 ) just thinking of either building a set. Oh what do you gentlemen think about the pro's and con's of mounting a motor on a outboard bracket is it even worth the time and effort? The rod holders under the gunwale I only have one under the port side are all the others the same shape, dimensions etc. as that one? I'll post a pic when I can once again thanks in advance for the help

[RickK]

So we're done with this and can go back to business as usual?  Good.  Had me worried for a second.

[flkeysaqua]

thanks rick thought I was in trouble  :rambo:

[MarshMarlowe196]

Also are the transom live wells made from glass and how big are they? (not trying to steal them from  Badobquasport196 ) just thinking of either building a set. Oh what do you gentlemen think about the pro's and con's of mounting a motor on a outboard bracket is it even worth the time and effort? The rod holders under the gunwale I only have one under the port side are all the others the same shape, dimensions etc. as that one? I'll post a pic when I can once again thanks in advance for the help

Here is a link to dimensions of the livewells, courtesy of luv2flycessna:
http://s364.photobucket.com/albums/oo90/luv2flycessna/

The rod holders are all the same size as far as I know.  I'm actually thinking of removing mine ( I still have all 4 ) and replacing them with some more modern rod holders out of a Key West 19CC.

Dunno about mounting a motor on a bracket, I never have myself, but it seems I recall my pops talking me out of it for some good reason before I built the transom...

I'm sure others will chime in on that one.

[flkeysaqua]

Cool thanks if you decide to upgrade your rod holders would you be interested in selling them? :bounce:
 thanks for the link

[MarshMarlowe196]

Cool thanks if you decide to upgrade your rod holders would you be interested in selling them? :bounce:
 thanks for the link

Sure I'll sell them.  Sorry about the blue tint in the pictures, pics were taken under a tarp.  Boat's a little dirty too, but what can you do?

Here they are:

Portside fore


Portside aft


Starboard fore


Starboard aft

[slim]

if flkeysaqua doesn't want them. just let me know were to send the cash. slim

if nothing else. please trace one so I cant cut me some out thanks slim