Alright, I have a 17ft Starcraft Starcaster, slick bottom, mod v, basically a bass tracker without the bottom ribs. Currently running a 50hp Merc and it is slow (22mph), and really wont even plane out with a load of fish, coupled with the almost constant problems that I have had with this engine this year I have been shopping to re-power on a budget.
I have recently stumbled on a early 90's ski boat with a 135 Mercury V6 Black max that I can pick up for a song. This motor is almost 200lbs heavier than the current motor, as well as obviously the added 85hp. The hull is rated at 90hp.
So what is everyone's thoughts? Am I just looking for disaster? or could I beef up the transom and add some float pods and have a safe boat that could at least get out of its own way? I understand the insurance implications.
Thanks!
I have recently stumbled on a early 90's ski boat with a 135 Mercury V6 Black max that I can pick up for a song. This motor is almost 200lbs heavier than the current motor, as well as obviously the added 85hp. The hull is rated at 90hp.
So what is everyone's thoughts? Am I just looking for disaster? or could I beef up the transom and add some float pods and have a safe boat that could at least get out of its own way? I understand the insurance implications.
Thanks!