tinmanvwtdi
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"I have a very low hour (l
"I have a very low hour (less than 150) 1998 40HP 2-stroke. The motor is beautiful and has been well cared for, but now I'm thinking I would like more power. I have it on a 1998 Smoker Craft Stinger 160. Also in beautiful shape.
My question is this, the boat is rated for a maximum of 60HP...can I do a direct exchange with a Mercury 60HP 4-Stroke and keep all of the same motor controls? Other than gear ratio...is there an advantage to the Bigfoot model?
My kids are to the point now where they like to go tubing (double tube) when we're not fishing and I think the increased HP will help me out. Also, is the increase on a 16' Deep V going from 40HP to 60HP worth it?"
"I have a very low hour (less than 150) 1998 40HP 2-stroke. The motor is beautiful and has been well cared for, but now I'm thinking I would like more power. I have it on a 1998 Smoker Craft Stinger 160. Also in beautiful shape.
My question is this, the boat is rated for a maximum of 60HP...can I do a direct exchange with a Mercury 60HP 4-Stroke and keep all of the same motor controls? Other than gear ratio...is there an advantage to the Bigfoot model?
My kids are to the point now where they like to go tubing (double tube) when we're not fishing and I think the increased HP will help me out. Also, is the increase on a 16' Deep V going from 40HP to 60HP worth it?"