thinking about repowering my Fishawk. anybody run one of these engines. i have a 90 Merc now. I think I could squeeze some more mph out with this motor. i can do 38 gps now. is mid forties out of the question with this motor?
assuming the right prop Steve…I would guess low 40 for sure.If memory serve me correct you have a 1750 hawk?
Yep. 115 is max hp for that boat. I guess if I only get a few more mph it’s not really worth the money. 38 to 42 mph isnt that much of a difference
I got 42 gps with a 115 optimax on a 17 foot targa. I would save your money…
SAVE YOUR MONEY , CHRISTMAS IS COMING
SteveO,
I was going to say another benefit of going with the 115 Merc was if you go with a Merc, you won’t have to worry about anyone trying to steal it. Then I reread your post and saw that you already have a Merc. Sorry buddy. 
funny there buddy
i love that motor ever since I found Roberts Marine. they got that baby purring like a kitten!
A little food for your thoughts here Steve, ask yourselve why you want that 4 to 8 more gps per mile at that kind of additional cost. I have a 115 hp Merc on a 19 ft Sylvan and i can get 45 to 46 mph by myselve and about 41 to 42 with other passengers. At 45 mph I’m flying and don’t feel comfertable so for the most part ( and especially ) with passengers I am doing about 35 to 38 mph and that is fine and dandy as it gets me across a big lake or up the river where I’m head’en about the same time and I’m comfertable with that speed.
FWIW just my 2 cents 
I would be looking at about 5 grand plus my motor to get into a 115. Think i will save the money and be satisfied with what I have
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