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Offline smokeydm

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SSV-176
« on: November 22, 2021, 11:13:30 AM »
I have a 1978 SSV-176 with Johnson 115 HP. Runs great, wanting more horse power.  Looking for feedback from others who have upgraded motors.  I found a rebuilt Johnson 150 that caught my attention.  Has this been done before?
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Offline Hyperacme

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Re: SSV-176
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2021, 11:55:17 AM »
I've seen people put 150 HP motors on GT150's and CVX16's.
Your boat is rated 140 HP which would be a V4 Johnson / Evinrude or I6 Merc.
Both in the 300 to 320 lbs. range .. so a 150 HP J/E would be about 80 to 90 lbs. heavier .. give or take a pound or two.
I think it would be a good upgrade as long as your transom / stringer / floor is in good shape.
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