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my parents have had boats my whole life and me being 17 decided that I
wanted one of my own. I bought a 1967 arrow ski boat with a 1974 115 hp engine on the back for $500 it needed some carb work so i had the 3 carbs rebuilt it now runs like a top. does anyone on here think this engine is too big for this boat? the boat is 18 foot |
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Hi...
Try rec.sport.waterski for more informed advice. However, having had something on that order, no, it's fine, presuming it's a substantial boat. Inboard waterski boats have 350 and 454s in them, and most of them are right at 18-20' so it's not the size that matters. L8R Skip, no longer skiing, but click my gallery link for a view of an old fart enjoying himself behind the boat :{)) -- Morgan 461 #2 SV Flying Pig KI4MPC See our galleries at www.justpickone.org/skip/gallery ! Follow us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheFlyingPigLog and/or http://groups.google.com/group/flyingpiglog "You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it however." (and) "There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hand (Richard Bach) "new boater....kinda" wrote in message ... my parents have had boats my whole life and me being 17 decided that I wanted one of my own. I bought a 1967 arrow ski boat with a 1974 115 hp engine on the back for $500 it needed some carb work so i had the 3 carbs rebuilt it now runs like a top. does anyone on here think this engine is too big for this boat? the boat is 18 foot |
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On Mon, 3 Aug 2009 11:14:56 -0700 (PDT), "new boater....kinda"
wrote: my parents have had boats my whole life and me being 17 decided that I wanted one of my own. I bought a 1967 arrow ski boat with a 1974 115 hp engine on the back for $500 it needed some carb work so i had the 3 carbs rebuilt it now runs like a top. does anyone on here think this engine is too big for this boat? the boat is 18 foot Very few people complain about having too much power, and actually it sounds about right. Good luck with it. |
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the reason ive asked is because o friend of mines dad told me its a
death trap. would anyone consider it that? |
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On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:37:11 -0700 (PDT), "new boater....kinda"
wrote: the reason ive asked is because o friend of mines dad told me its a death trap. would anyone consider it that? Depends on how and where you use it. Learn something about maintenance and safe operation and you'll be OK. |
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Ski boats are often over powered in order to pull multiple skiers at once.
If the power is only used then it is safe. If you get stupid with it some one WILL get hurt. It really depends on "the nut behind the wheel". |
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new boater....kinda wrote:
my parents have had boats my whole life and me being 17 decided that I wanted one of my own. I bought a 1967 arrow ski boat with a 1974 115 hp engine on the back for $500 it needed some carb work so i had the 3 carbs rebuilt it now runs like a top. does anyone on here think this engine is too big for this boat? the boat is 18 foot If it's down at the stern, and can't carry its rated crew without slopping over in any chop at all, then that's too heavy an engine. Brian W |
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iKitsune wrote:g-man430 wrote:beatrizg126 wrote:HI....Im Beatriz from spain....loves to travel and talk about anything. Hoping to meet new friends here.
Como estas? Me bien y cansado. Como te llamas? Me llamo Jacob. Que pasa? Hasta la vista. Dial the llamas? What? Translation: How are you? Im well and tired. What is your name? My name is Jacob. Whats going on? See you later. |
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Flying Pig wrote:
Hi... Try rec.sport.waterski for more informed advice. However, having had something on that order, no, it's fine, presuming it's a substantial boat. Inboard waterski boats have 350 and 454s in them, and most of them are right at 18-20' so it's not the size that matters. L8R Skip, no longer skiing, but click my gallery link for a view of an old fart enjoying himself behind the boat :{)) 70 to 90 HP is probably the best balance between power to pull out, and passenger carrying, I reckon... 115HP is not out of line, if the tail is not draggin' Brian W |
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