Oh ... and it's worth hunting the country for one - I did. Take your time.

-W

"Clams Canino" wrote in message
news:YcRpb.77155$275.205683@attbi_s53...
Find *specificly* a used, inspected, 1985-1988 Merc 115. It makes 140hp
at
the crankshaft and about 115-125 at the prop. It will mount to any
standard
NMMA transom drill holes. It weighs about 320 pounds - not bad for that
hull. You'll have all the power you ever wanted.

There may be other choices - but that's the very best you'll ever find -
of
any year outboard.

-W (who put one on a brand new boat - because they just rock)


"Splitpair" wrote in message
.. .
Are there any guides to assist one with selecting the correct
hoursepower
outboard motor based on boat size and intended use?

The boat is a 16.5 ft Chapparrel that is rated for 140hp. Powering the
boat
at that rating is over my budget and was trying to find what I can
expect
with smaller hp motors. Trying to attain a compromise between speed and
WOT.

SP