2013 175 Dominator(same hull as Competitor) w/115 Yamaha. Basically the same opinion as Bigstorm. Also depends on your personal situation and how much of a difference that $3-4k means to you.
For me it’s easy, all depends on what your doing. I’m strictly fishing and 2-3 people. It’s a little doggy out of the hole but the fish don’t seem to mind. A few times I wish I had a bit more but most days I’m really happy. My wallet liked not going with more.
Now, if I was also planning to use this for watersports that’s a different answer. No doubt at all I would have needed some more time to save the extra money for a 140 or 150. Family has another boat for sports with the power needed.
I’ve also seen these paired with 90hp and just my opinion but that’s unacceptable.
I also agree that 90 would be just a way to under powered. I was looking at the Evinrude site last night and started thinking that maybe I’ll split the difference with a 135hp