Re: 80’s/90’s 50hp opinions?

[Casey Lynn]

That will probably work, with a standard prop in a barrel. The key is to run the engine at the height it will be on the boat (for back pressure) and nothing less. Simulate that height and idle the engine in gear. The engine will let you know if it is a good one or not. A well sealed engine will do this. I don’t know what you are trying to accomplish by running the Hell out of it for 5-7 minutes in a barrel.