Repower with 90 or 115

[Stizzla]

It’s a babied 98’.
unknown hours but going by the amount the owners fished and the condition of the boat it’s gotta be well under 1k hours. Probably 500-700

 

[Pipedreamer]

Hmm interesting. Blew my 2008 up two weeks ago. No budget for new. Deciding whether to rebuild or go used. Got any pics.

 

[Stizzla]

Here are a couple:

to be honest @kingblazer84 gets first dibs if when I’m ready to sell he is ready to buy...
Still might be a few months away and I intend to fish in the winter too.

 

[Pipedreamer]

Ok let me know if he backs out. Thanks

 

[Stizzla]

Pm sent

 

[Baxter]

Not sure what the weight of the scout is, but on my 18.5’ alum the 90 is tons of power. On plane quickly, top speed just under 60, tows 3 kids on a tube up to 50 easily.

Sure a 115 would be faster, but depending on you needs not likely needed. Brother in law had a 115 on his 16 double eagle and it was very fast and sounded awesome but guzzled fuel.

 

[nicnat]

go with the 115, I have a 17.5' armstong and I get better fuel efficiency with my 115 than I did with my 90, cruise same speeds at lower rpm, i troll on my main but do have a 6hp kicker for any emergency, bought the kicker new in 2014 an it has less then 2 hrs on it, lol. my 90 was a 4stoke zuke (a good engine) and my 115 is an etec. love it.

 

[Live 2 fish]

So I did a thing today... finally found a used 115 yami! The scouts going to Rip!

 

[Stizzla]

So I did a thing today... finally found a used 115 yami! The scouts going to Rip!

Nice score! You don’t find those very often

 

[DuroBoat]

Nice score! You don’t find those very often

that's gonna be a fun ride!

 

[Stizzla]

I want one too if anyone sees another!

 

[ship happens]

I have a mint etec 115 thats the dark blue model. Also a merc 115 efi. The efi has low hours but has a few scuffs on the cowlings. Pretty sure I have a set of smartcraft guages with the plus and minus buttons for that as well.

Have brand new 115s coming in soon as soon as the train gets here.

 

[Live 2 fish]

Went for a drive and picked it up today, having the 60 pulled and 115 mounted next week. I’ll rig it after that.

 

[Stizzla]

Went for a drive and picked it up today, having the 60 pulled and 115 mounted next week. I’ll rig it after that.

May I please borrow that for a little bit?

 

[Stizzla]

I’m still waiting for my shiny new 115 Yamaha outboard that I have ordered. I’m wondering if it will take up more or less room than my 98 Honda 90 4 stroke? I have my main and kicker both on hanging on the transom, and want to knowing I need to plan for a separate kicker mount or not. As of now they both fit but it’s pretty snug.

 

[Cmiles]

Never considered that Steve but I’m guessing it will fit Fingers crossed

 

[Rayvon]

I have an F115 Yamaha on my Malibu with an 8HT Yamaha kicker,almost identical hull.I had to add a new mount 4" higher and on the back side of transom to clear the steering arm,still a tight fit.

 

[Rayvon]

I epoxied 2 pieces of 1" plywood together ,then fiberglassed and gelcoated.

 

[Stizzla]

I epoxied 2 pieces of 1" plywood together ,then fiberglassed and gelcoated.

Ooooh!! First look at the trophy!

 

[Fisherman Rob]

I’m still waiting for my shiny new 115 Yamaha outboard that I have ordered. I’m wondering if it will take up more or less room than my 98 Honda 90 4 stroke? I have my main and kicker both on hanging on the transom, and want to knowing I need to plan for a separate kicker mount or not. As of now they both fit but it’s pretty snug.View attachment 61281

Your DE looks similar to mine, with the transom raised a bit where the kicker mounts. I have a chubby ol' 115 Yamaha 2 stroke that looks wider than your current Honda and it fits along with the kicker without modding the transom.