newbie needs advice

matt_unique · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:16 pm Post subject: Carbs

I too would carefully stick to the max HP listed on your vessel. You will never look back once you get a fuel injected engine.

Jazzmanic · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:28 pm Post subject:

IMHO, 150 hp on a CD22 is a definite No-Go. I just wrote in the thread regarding So Cal boaters that these boats start getting squirrely past 30mph, even with Permatrims and/or trim tabs. 150hp is too much power for these boats, these are not go fast boats.

I'd definitely stay withing the recommended range, going no higher than 115hp. As Wefings stated above, the new Suzuki's are lighter than their predecessors and have similar torgue that Suzi's are known for. I've heard good things about the E-tecs in terms of weight and efficiency although I know one of the C-Brats in Alaska had problems in the cold waters up there. Like Matt says, fuel injection is the way to go and all of the newer motors now offer them.

Jimbo · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:29 pm Post subject:

Mikey
I just repowered my 1981 from a 88hp johnson 2 stroke to a 2007 115 Mercury 4 stroke EFI.
I can't find a plate on my boat so I just talked to my insurance about the change.
They are OK with it.
What an improvement... Starts and idles nice and quiet, I am only running about 1/2 WOT now, fuel consumption is twice as good, the list goes on and on.
I figure I've added about 80 lbs to the stern, so am looking to move my fuel tanks around (see Catch 22 thread)
BTW, you guys south of the border may wonder why I went with a Mercury, I talked with my boat guy up here and have found out that servicing for Honda, Yamaha or Suzuki is a real problem in BC.
Pretty much everywhere you go though, Mercury is there.
The reason I upgraded is that my Johnson seized up about a month ago,
anybody looking for spare parts is welcome to it.
Jimbo