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Default Should I Upgrade or Update My Engine?

On 8/29/10 7:04 PM, *e#c wrote:
On Aug 28, 4:15 am, wrote:
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On Aug 27, 10:30 am, Chris wrote:
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)?


Geese...my 155 HP Buick will push my old #2750 pound tub to 40
MPH....with 6 or 7 people in it. The hull must be waterlogged, or
there's something wrong with that motor, or prop, or, or, or......


Is that the "tub" with the lovely Home Depot wood lettering.......real
classy.


I think it looks cool. I dont give one **** WHAT you
think....hahahahahahaha

I can imagine the name of your Boat...." Feminine Spray "



"Aggravated"'s boat has the same name as Spud's boat: MR. SMEGMA
 
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