Mariner 25 year ?

[bigtom1960]

just purchased a 16 foot pontoon , it has a mariner 25 0n it , model number OB222160 , i am being told it is a 1960 model moter , is that so ? does anyone think it would pull a tube or skier ? still getting all the paperwork done so have not taken it to the water , thanks for any help !

 

[racerone]

1987--------???

 

[galamb]

Ya, 87. And no. A 25 horse on a 16 foot toon may get you a "slow walking speed". In the past couple of years pontoons have been produced that can reach 30 mph (with 150 horses strapped on the back). Earlier models were basically just a big dock or a raft that you kinda pushed around the lake - calling them a "boat" was a bit of a stretch.