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Joe and Ursa,

Thanks for the additional replies. I just spent some time reading a number of threads on repowering the Montauk 17. I am beginning to get a better feel for the engine and hull characterisitics, and see the virtue of the lighter engine options, power-to-weight, etc.

In my case, however, I am not repowering. I am looking at a couple different used Montauk 17 examples in my vicinity. So I will be taking the engine that comes with whatever package we purchase.

If it were me buying new and going Honda, I would probably have gone for the lighter 60 HP engine, or at least got the extra power of the 90 with all the weight. But I would have been more likely to choose that lightweight Yamaha 70!

One of the local used boats has the Honda 75. Sounds like this engine is not considered ideal, but not necessarily a deal-breaker?

Thanks again.


P.S. Joe, your old Montauk was sharp! What Whaler do you have now and why the switch from the Montauk 17?