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)?

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!

"Chris Reese" wrote in message
...
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)?


If I were in your situation I would stick with what you have. 21 mph is not
bad for that combo. Save the $1000 for something you need.

--
I'm the real Harry, and I post from a Mac, as virtually everyone knows.
If a post is attributed to me, and it isn't from a Mac, it's from an ID
spoofer who hasn't the balls to post with his own ID.

*e#c wrote:
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......

That's pretty good. How many packs of smokes do you have on board with
those losers? If you cut your hair you could lose another 5# and go
even faster.

YukonBound wrote:


"Chris Reese" wrote in message
...
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?

I keep the boat on a trailer with the plug pulled out & cover over it
so I don't think it has soaked up a lot of water. I can tell just by
moving the boat around in the water that is isn't a light boat but
actually heavier then it looks. It only sits about 6inches in the
water so it's not like it sits deep & has a lot of drag. I have heard
that the chrysler outboards were heavier & not as powerful as other
motors around at that time.

In article ebb8b8ad-adad-4863-bce2-82ef77533479
@e14g2000yqe.googlegroups.com, says...

I keep the boat on a trailer with the plug pulled out & cover over it
so I don't think it has soaked up a lot of water. I can tell just by
moving the boat around in the water that is isn't a light boat but
actually heavier then it looks. It only sits about 6inches in the
water so it's not like it sits deep & has a lot of drag. I have heard
that the chrysler outboards were heavier & not as powerful as other
motors around at that time.

Well, like we said, it's hard to tell. Either way, I can't see a rebuild
making an engine twice as powerful which seems about what you need so I
would still invest in the larger powerplant instead of hoping the
rebuild of the engine (slightly bigger than half the rated hp) will
solve the problem...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

On Aug 27, 8:51*pm, Larry wrote:
*e#c wrote:
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......

That's pretty good. *How many packs of smokes do you have on board with
those losers? *If you cut your hair you could lose another 5# and go
even faster.

You have no idea what I look like lately...liar !

At least I have a boat.... you have.....zip....for brains as well.

On Aug 27, 8:52*pm, Larry wrote:
YukonBound wrote:

"Chris Reese" wrote in message
....
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?

* Folks: This is the best Loser, Liar Larry can come up with. His
grade 8 education wont afford anything more. *

On Aug 27, 10:11*pm, I am Tosk
wrote:
In article ebb8b8ad-adad-4863-bce2-82ef77533479
@e14g2000yqe.googlegroups.com, says...



I keep the boat on a trailer with the plug pulled out & cover over it
so I don't think it has soaked up a lot of water. *I can tell just by
moving the boat around in the water that is isn't a light boat but
actually heavier then it looks. *It only sits about 6inches in the
water so it's not like it sits deep & has a lot of drag. *I have heard
that the chrysler outboards were heavier & not as powerful as other
motors around at that time.

Well, like we said, it's hard to tell. Either way, I can't see a rebuild
making an engine twice as powerful which seems about what you need so I
would still invest in the larger powerplant instead of hoping the
rebuild of the engine (slightly bigger than half the rated hp) will
solve the problem...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

* This coming from a man who claims to know things about 2 stroke,
Motocross Bike engines, and has been pushed down stairwells by the
local Cops.*
He is short, uneducated, jobless, lives off his Wifes back, and also
lives his life off of his Daughters back while camping in small tents
with underaged girls.