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does 15hp really make that big of a differance?
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<blockquote data-quote="ibanez" data-source="post: 23123" data-attributes="member: 194"><p>It depends. *The following is hypothetical as I realize there are no 240 hp engines available* If you have a 21' Ranger with a 225 hp Merc and a 21' Ranger with a 240 hp Merc, the difference in hp in terms of percentage is a little over 6%. A very minimal difference that would barely be noticed. However, in the example from Jim, he compares a 25 hp motor to a 40 hp motor. That's about 40% more horsepower, and you'd notice a considerable difference between those two motors on a comparably equipped rig.</p><p></p><p>In your case, by switching from a 60 hp motor to a 75 hp motor, you'd gain 25% more hp...a very significant increase that you'd definitely notice in the seat of your pants. </p><p></p><p>If your budget allows, I'd say go for it, but I think I saw where your boat was a 17', and I believe it's aluminum. It just seems like a 60 hp motor should push the typical 17' jon nicely. You may have motor problems, motor set up issues, or weight issues with your boat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ibanez, post: 23123, member: 194"] It depends. *The following is hypothetical as I realize there are no 240 hp engines available* If you have a 21' Ranger with a 225 hp Merc and a 21' Ranger with a 240 hp Merc, the difference in hp in terms of percentage is a little over 6%. A very minimal difference that would barely be noticed. However, in the example from Jim, he compares a 25 hp motor to a 40 hp motor. That's about 40% more horsepower, and you'd notice a considerable difference between those two motors on a comparably equipped rig. In your case, by switching from a 60 hp motor to a 75 hp motor, you'd gain 25% more hp...a very significant increase that you'd definitely notice in the seat of your pants. If your budget allows, I'd say go for it, but I think I saw where your boat was a 17', and I believe it's aluminum. It just seems like a 60 hp motor should push the typical 17' jon nicely. You may have motor problems, motor set up issues, or weight issues with your boat. [/QUOTE]
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