Transom weight on Osprey Viper

[Yanros]

I'm continuing my deliberations about what engine to put on my 5.2M Viper. The plate says up to 115hp. The boat was built in 1999 so I guess that refers to a 2 stroke so about 155Kg or 170Kg for a 4 stroke. I'm now thinking of a Suzuki 90 at 156Kg plus a Yam 8hp 2 stroke auxiliary at 27Kg. Total 183Kg. So would this be overloading the transom or should I drop down to a Suzy 60 at 104Kg? The 70 and 90 are the same weight. Your opinions would be most welcome.

[jeffstevens763@g]

It’ll go well with a 90 I’ve been in one with an 80 more than enough for what your intended use is.

[69cmw]

The same boat as yours is getting sold with a new Yam 115hp 4 stroke. FYI ��