YukonBound wrote:


"Chris Reese" wrote in message
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On Aug 27, 9:35 am, I am Tosk wrote:
In article d125d70f-9df7-4af3-bb1d-a21e097e39d3
@f42g2000yqn.googlegroups.com, says...





I am going to try and save up about $1000, I'm not loaded so I can't
afford to much, but I have a old 1972 16ft Terry Bass. I like the
layout, but the engine isn't enough. It starts whenever I need it to
but it can only push the boat about 21mph (by myself) and 11mph (with
1 or more people). I think it has the original engine which is a 55HP
Chrysler engine. I mapped my usage and get about 1 mpg, so it sucks
the gas without the power. Should I take the boat in and have someone
work on the engine to get more power, maybe it's not working at all
power, and stay with the dependable engine. Or should I use the $1000
and try to go for a 85HP or so maybe 80's used motor? Boat rated for
85 max. The newer engine should have more power (just even if I
compared 55 from old to new), better gas mileage, but I run the risk
of it not being as dependable? What's your thoughts, should I upgrade
to a new more horsepower engine or update mine (which isn't a 100%
sure if you can get any more speed or gas mileage from the engine)?

What kind of shape is the hull in, is it soaked? If so, nothing will
move it...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

The boat doesn't get in water in it. I can pull the boat out of the
water and it don't drip that much water.

I recommend you tow the boat to a commercial or highway scale.
Weigh your whole rig, and then unhook the trailer and just weight the
tow vehicle.
Subtract the truck's weight and that will give you the rig weight
(boat, motor & trailer).
Next try to figure out the outboard and trailer weights to subtract
from the rig total.
Finally you have an approximate boat weight. Compare this to the
official dry posted weight of your model boat.
You might be surprised.
My 19' sailboat was just over 500 lbs more than the manufacturer
stated in the original owners manual.
Your kid was stashing his weed in the keel, remember?