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Merc 80 Jet Enough for my 1860??
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<blockquote data-quote="flex2win" data-source="post: 468515" data-attributes="member: 17673"><p>Had an opportunity to ride in a 1870 CC Weldbilt w the Merc 115/80 jet. I was kind of disappointed how long it took to plane out, took about 20-30yds. 24 gallons of fuel, 2 batteries in the back, not much in the front. That motor has been through hell, and I'm guessing there some wear in the impeller and the ring. Saw about 27mph. He's done ZERO maintenance to the motor, it's kind of sad actually.</p><p></p><p>I've decided to stay in the 1860 platform for the smaller river that i fish. The 80 and 65 jets are the same weight, I plan on moving batteries up front and possibly moving into a boat w a livewell. Can my transom handle the 378lbs vs the 250 that's on there now??</p><p></p><p>The 80hp is about $2500 more than the 65. Would the 65 be enough to power the boat or just go 80hp and be done? Tiller models, planning on the Big Tiller Handle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flex2win, post: 468515, member: 17673"] Had an opportunity to ride in a 1870 CC Weldbilt w the Merc 115/80 jet. I was kind of disappointed how long it took to plane out, took about 20-30yds. 24 gallons of fuel, 2 batteries in the back, not much in the front. That motor has been through hell, and I'm guessing there some wear in the impeller and the ring. Saw about 27mph. He's done ZERO maintenance to the motor, it's kind of sad actually. I've decided to stay in the 1860 platform for the smaller river that i fish. The 80 and 65 jets are the same weight, I plan on moving batteries up front and possibly moving into a boat w a livewell. Can my transom handle the 378lbs vs the 250 that's on there now?? The 80hp is about $2500 more than the 65. Would the 65 be enough to power the boat or just go 80hp and be done? Tiller models, planning on the Big Tiller Handle. [/QUOTE]
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