motor question for new boat??? Help!!

triton1369 · 03-21-09, 09:02 PM

I am ready to buy a new triton explorer 17 it is the perfect boat for me, however I am unsure of the engine to power it with. The boat is only rated to a 90 but the dealer says that the optimax is too heavy for it. He is pushing me to the merc 60hp 4 stroke . I am loveing the idea of the small 4 stroke because I do a whole lot of trolling and speed is no concearn. I also welcome the thought of better fuel economy and less noise.
My question is if this is enough engine or not. I want the boat to get up on plane without any problems, and dont want the boat to be a total dog.
Whats the scoop guys, I gotta stick with merc, cause thats all my dealership carries. Thanks Bill

03-21-09, 09:02 PM	#1
triton1369 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 13	motor question for new boat??? Help!! I am ready to buy a new triton explorer 17 it is the perfect boat for me, however I am unsure of the engine to power it with. The boat is only rated to a 90 but the dealer says that the optimax is too heavy for it. He is pushing me to the merc 60hp 4 stroke . I am loveing the idea of the small 4 stroke because I do a whole lot of trolling and speed is no concearn. I also welcome the thought of better fuel economy and less noise. My question is if this is enough engine or not. I want the boat to get up on plane without any problems, and dont want the boat to be a total dog. Whats the scoop guys, I gotta stick with merc, cause thats all my dealership carries. Thanks Bill

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