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If memory serves correct, this same retrofit ignition kit is available for the UFI equipped 9.9/15hp motors too. Although I think you can just swap out components on the mag plate rather than replacing on those little motors. I could be wrong though!
When I pulled the boat out earlier today, I clocked it at 17.8MPH but the water was like glass, and I was the only passenger. Looks like a bigger motor is in order. And it’s really a 30hp motor by today’s standards.
Late 80’s 50hp motor…where are you? I’ll take an extra 20 ponies 🙂
On a side note – I pulled the specs on an ’88 50hp motor from a service manual and they’re listed as 185lbs with electric/longshaft configuration. What I’m wondering is does this figure include weight from power trim/tilt.
My 35hp motor weighs about 135lbs, then add the panther power trim, and that bumps the weight up to 160lbs (25lbs for the panther trim). So if there is only going to be a net gain of about 25-30lbs, seems like a no-brainer to swap motors. Probably almost no difference in terms of weight effects on the vessel.