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Any performance numbers with the 90?? I just put together a 17 kencraft and am curious how it compares, here's the thread detailing our 2nd outing http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...said-boat.html , not trying to thread jack so here's a bump for a nice lil boat......
Any performance numbers with the 90?? I just put together a 17 kencraft and am curious how it compares, here's the thread detailing our 2nd outing http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...said-boat.html , not trying to thread jack so here's a bump for a nice lil boat......
You are asking performance numbers and 1 you used the term 40 ish but no gps or any real speed tracking device? 2 You have a 15ft light weight boat compared to a 17 mako with a whole lot of foam floatation and all kind of mako compartments and steps built into it? And a heavy 4 stroke 90 honda is probably a weak comparision to a 2 stroke 70 hp merc. We cruised at 30 mph around 4500 rpm -4800 rpm . depending on weight in boat? It really was built for a 2 stroke not an anemic 4 stroke honda 90? I can tell you that after putting the lenco tabs on the boat made a big difference in ride? Even with tabs up the boat rode better and in the rough or fast the boat was very safe with just a little tab! Good luck and dont be in a hurry to repower a boat with a 4 stroke? I made that mistake with my 233 formula and a F225 yam 4 stroke compared to a 250 hp 2 stroke before. I lost 8 to 10 mph?
$4000 with everything lencos and adjustable aluminum Jack Plate. I have to be giving this thing away. I guess the market really is bad. I must have $4000 in labor alone in this boat. Got a couple calls seems to be everyone is from down south and the boat is in South Jersey instead of Florida. Shoot me an offer and maybe we can work soemthing out.
1981 Mako 17 customized /Restored 
