How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
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How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
I have a Lowe 20ft pontoon with a Mecury 60 4 stroke. Right now my top speed by GPS with the top down and driver only is 16-17mph.
Id like more power to but now much more speed will i get with say a 90 or 115. Or is there somewhere that i can look up tests showing speed changes with different engines?
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Id like more power to but now much more speed will i get with say a 90 or 115. Or is there somewhere that i can look up tests showing speed changes with different engines?
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
I have a 90 hp on my 22' Lowe and it runs 23-24 mph per gps.
2014 Tracker Targa V-18 Combo/ Mercury 150hp 4 stroke
'06 Dodge 1500 QC 4x4 Big Horn Hemi
Sheridan, Indiana
'06 Dodge 1500 QC 4x4 Big Horn Hemi
Sheridan, Indiana
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Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
23 with 2 on board and full tank and cooler
Loyd & Betty Meeks
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2004 Tracker 22 Regency/2010 90 E-Tec. Pulled by Ford 2020 F 250,
McAlester, Oklahoma
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Livin the lake life
2004 Tracker 22 Regency/2010 90 E-Tec. Pulled by Ford 2020 F 250,
McAlester, Oklahoma
Home lake is Tenkiller
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
23.5' with 115 Merc. running 24-26 mph with me and the wife and the dog
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
'09 Lowe SS204 90 Optimax--underskinning--16 inch pitch Merc stainless prop--
Hit 30 once--but usually 28 with just me.
24 with 3people last weekend.
Hit 30 once--but usually 28 with just me.
24 with 3people last weekend.
2009 LOWE SS204 25in logs
90 Merc Optimax
Motorguide W55 Wireless
Underskinning
28 GPS
90 Merc Optimax
Motorguide W55 Wireless
Underskinning
28 GPS
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
well dont go down in hp!! 24 with 40 10mph by myself!
91 Lowe sunbird 24'
Clinton Lake Il.
Clinton Lake Il.
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
kenny80 wrote:well dont go down in hp!! 24 with 40 10mph by myself!
Ouch...10 by yourself.....hate to be on it loaded.
Where online can i find prices for 4 stroke 90's?
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
2014 Tracker Targa V-18 Combo/ Mercury 150hp 4 stroke
'06 Dodge 1500 QC 4x4 Big Horn Hemi
Sheridan, Indiana
'06 Dodge 1500 QC 4x4 Big Horn Hemi
Sheridan, Indiana
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
24 MPH with three logs and an 600+ lb sundeck.
This guy sells Suzuki, Yammy, Merc and Evinrude.
http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/
This guy sells Suzuki, Yammy, Merc and Evinrude.
http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
I get the same as Heatman & Lakerunner 22-24 depending on conditions.
22' AquaPatio, 90 4S Yammy.
So with a 20' and 90 HP you should get a few more MPH.
22' AquaPatio, 90 4S Yammy.
So with a 20' and 90 HP you should get a few more MPH.
22' AquaPatio 90 4s Yamaha
Port Perry, Canada
Port Perry, Canada
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
I have a 20 footer with a 90 2 stroke and the best I got with gps was 24mph with 2 guys, full tank of gas and full cooler. Logs were clean too!
23ft 2007 Parti Kraft, 115hp Yamaha 4 stroke on the Mighty Vermilion River!
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Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
We got a new toon a month ago. When we tried the 60 and compared it to a 90, it was amazing. We got the 90 and do not regret it. The dealer told me (and I believe him) they had tested the boat performance to make sure it was good.
Last Wednesday, I did our first speed test with it. Full tank and 3 adults, the gps showed 27.2 mph. The prop is an 18 x 13P aluminum. We were happy with the results, needless to say.
For cruising, I like to throttle back to 4000 rpm. We are getting about 19 on the gps at these settings. i believe it is much easier on the engine at cruise settings.
Our first toon was an 18 Godfrey and a 25 4 strk. This boat was a firewall it and wait to get there boat. I estimate 12-13 mph downwind. So this is quite a performance upgrade over what we were used to operating.
is to get what hp you can afford since you can throttle back and go easy on the engine.
Good luck.
Frank
Last Wednesday, I did our first speed test with it. Full tank and 3 adults, the gps showed 27.2 mph. The prop is an 18 x 13P aluminum. We were happy with the results, needless to say.
For cruising, I like to throttle back to 4000 rpm. We are getting about 19 on the gps at these settings. i believe it is much easier on the engine at cruise settings.
Our first toon was an 18 Godfrey and a 25 4 strk. This boat was a firewall it and wait to get there boat. I estimate 12-13 mph downwind. So this is quite a performance upgrade over what we were used to operating.
is to get what hp you can afford since you can throttle back and go easy on the engine.
Good luck.
Frank
2008 Crestliner 2185
2009 Merc 90 4 strk
Western Washington
2009 Merc 90 4 strk
Western Washington
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
Cruising speed is what I was hoping for when I added my third log. I cruise at 4400 RPM and get 17-18 depending on load and conditions. It'll get you there, make a good breeze and folks in the boat can still talk a bit.
90 HP will should dramatically increase the usability of your boat as well as add to your top speed.
90 HP will should dramatically increase the usability of your boat as well as add to your top speed.
Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
Thanks for the input guys.....i am going to see what it will cost me to upgrade to a 90.
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Re: How much increase in speed between a 60 and a 90?
I was finally able to get a GPS on my boat the other day and I was suprised! I thought that I was going around 15 - 16 with a 40hp merc on my 24 footer. WRONG! I was only getting 11-12. But, there were 4 of us on board with some other things also like tables, grills, coolers ect.
What I do know about the 90 vs. 115 is that mercury uses the same exact block for both motors. The 115 uses a bit more fuel and you only get 1-2 mph more speed out of the 115 than the 90. I am buying a new motor for my boat at the end of the year, and I would definatley get the 90 over the 115 for the gas and $ difference, and forget about the 2 mph defference.
What I do know about the 90 vs. 115 is that mercury uses the same exact block for both motors. The 115 uses a bit more fuel and you only get 1-2 mph more speed out of the 115 than the 90. I am buying a new motor for my boat at the end of the year, and I would definatley get the 90 over the 115 for the gas and $ difference, and forget about the 2 mph defference.
Daniel & Jennifer
2000 StarCraft 24 ft "JoyLieu"
2003 40 hp Merc.
Tennessee River
Clifton, Tn
2000 StarCraft 24 ft "JoyLieu"
2003 40 hp Merc.
Tennessee River
Clifton, Tn