Outboard upgrade

Billybruiser · 03 July 2016, 19:53

Hi lads, I'm wanting to upgrade my 40hp outboard on my 5.4 sea rider, a pal has a nice Johnson v6 150hp, I know they rate these ribs for up to 90hp but was wondering if it would work with a 150hp on the back, probably sounds mad but it's in my mind :-) what are your thoughts?

willk · 03 July 2016, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Billybruiser

Hi lads, I'm wanting to upgrade my 40hp outboard on my 5.4 sea rider, a pal has a nice Johnson v6 150hp, I know they rate these ribs for up to 90hp but was wondering if it would work with a 150hp on the back, probably sounds mad but it's in my mind :-) what are your thoughts?

I think it's a Cracking idea. Good Trolling engine too!

Pikey Dave · 03 July 2016, 20:00

I'd go for it👍 be sure to post some photos, can't wait.

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Nos4r2 · 03 July 2016, 20:02

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Originally Posted by willk

I think it's a Cracking idea. Good Trolling engine too!

When the outboard arrives ashore without you, this is what they'll say:-

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But just in case this isn't a really good troll, it'll bugger the transom very fast and it may swamp/fill up the boat while at rest in anything other than millpond calm with that much weight on the stern. There's not much freeboard on an SR5.4 transom.
Don't do it.

mick · 03 July 2016, 20:03

Does it have a good anchor locker for ballast 😉

Billybruiser · 03 July 2016, 20:10

I know it's a crazy idea, it's a shame as I could get it cheap :-) it's a right old beast of an engine!

Last Tango · 03 July 2016, 20:42

Is there enough space to get two on there....it'll sound much better and you might as well go out in a blaze of glory.

ashtonmarine · 04 July 2016, 09:31

Thats a big lump and thirsty lump for that boat. Save a few more quid, sell your old engine and get something better. If you can afford the fuel you can afford a better outboard!

Dave

Billybruiser · 04 July 2016, 10:46

I've been offered a suzuki 85hp 2 stroke outboard, are these engines any good? I don't know much about the bigger suzuki outboards, but the small ones seem reliable enough, anyone have any experience of these? Many thanks

jeffstevens763@g · 04 July 2016, 11:23

ive had 6 Suzuki's now 4 4 st,25 2 st,25 4 st, 40 2 st 90 4 st never let me down

cheers

matt h · 04 July 2016, 11:48

Cracking idea as said. put it on as will go very fast (to the bottom of the sea)

Xk59D · 04 July 2016, 14:24

you should do some reading on the forum as the 5.4 has a reputation of being very sensitive to stern weight. the HP isn't really the concern, it could be under the rating but over the weight so tread carefully as freeboard isn't something the 5.4 has a lot of!

idsebby · 04 July 2016, 22:52

How much ya want for your 40hp?

Billybruiser · 05 July 2016, 17:41

The 40hp is going on my fishing boat I'm afraid, sorry

idsebby · 05 July 2016, 23:26

Ahh nice just thought I would ask. 😀

jeffstevens763@g · 06 July 2016, 08:57

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How much ya want for your 40hp?

woods of crediton have 40 hp mariners in from £500 ex MOD

willk · 06 July 2016, 09:16

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woods of crediton have 40 hp mariners in from £500 ex MOD

And they're getting cheaper every day...

jambo · 06 July 2016, 09:42

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And they're getting cheaper every day...

Your humour has a real cutting edge since the end of June!!

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jeffstevens763@g · 06 July 2016, 10:01

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Your humour has a real cutting edge since the end of June!!

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lost on me must be getting old

jambo · 06 July 2016, 10:11

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lost on me must be getting old

Hi Jeff. I think it's a dig at the falling pound.

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