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Re: Changing from 50 to 20 HP
Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 4:52 am
by vancouver
You definitely want the longer leg. Even with the 20 you will get some hobby horsing in big seas.
Re: Changing from 50 to 20 HP
Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 10:39 pm
by Hull52
I have been looking at engines for my 26' Mark 1. Most of the owners had 9.9 outboards. I was thinking along those lines until I read this thread. The 20hp version of the Honda I was looking at is only 10 pounds heaver than the 9.9. I wonder if it's worth the extra pounds and weight to have the extra power? Any older boat owners want to weigh in?
Lou G.
Hull 52
Re: Changing from 50 to 20 HP
Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 5:09 am
by BoarX
vancouver wrote:You definitely want the longer leg. Even with the 20 you will get some hobby horsing in big seas.
Thanks much!
Alex
Re: Changing from 50 to 20 HP
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 8:19 pm
by wooden
I changed my 20hp Honda out for a 30hp Suzuki. I absolutely love it. Not much of a weight difference, but I get a little better push and a bit more speed. What I like about it most is that it is so quiet I can sometimes hardly hear it. In addition, the fuel efficiency is impressive. The white engine looks good on this boat as well.