Engine weight

[amattpitre]

does anyone know the weight of

does anyone know the weight of a 1988 88spl johnson? and the weight of a 1989 140 evinrude?

i have a boat that is rated for a 90hp engine? is it possible or even safe to mount the 140 on this boat? it's a 17' critchfield deep v center console...


thanks

 

[galamb]

"The 88 special would go about

"The 88 special would go about 275 pounds the 140 might go 375 pounds.

It's not so much the weight hanging on the back, although that's a factor it's whether or not your transom is strong enough to take the forward force.

Personally, I wouldn't hang a 140 on a boat only rated for a 90, you might find yourself swimming back after ripping your transom off to find the law waiting for you at the shore to ask you how you are going to recover your junk from the bottom..."