Help with Outboard Upgrade

badradbad2k9 · 04-12-09, 08:23 PM

I have a bass tracker 1999 Pro team 175 with a maximum HP rating of 75hp. Currently I have a 25hp 2cycle that runs 22mph WOT. I want to go faster but am curious how much faster a 60hp or a 75hp 2cycle would push my boat. Also, is this too heavy for my boat? I did a custom job and put two optimas along with the cranking battery under the deck in the front by pulling up the plywood and putting it back down. This levels out the boat and allows for more storage space. Now 100lbs that was in the rear is now in the front of the boat. My motor is 112 lbs. Im not sure how much a 2 cycle 60 or 75hp weights but im guessing between 250 and 300lbs.

bamabassman · 04-12-09, 08:34 PM

i would think it would be fine as for as weight goes. as for the sped..........i dunno how much faster it will ACTUALLY go, but i can bet it would seem like you were FLYING compared to what you have now.

Carolina_Chip · 04-12-09, 08:45 PM

60 - 75 hp should get you between 30 - 38mph... a tad more with a s. steel prop.

zooker · 04-12-09, 10:05 PM

chips right a 75 would have ya in the upper 30's with the pt 175

zooker

1FASTLASER · 04-13-09, 06:16 AM

If you have the standard hull 35-38 is all you gonna see outta that boat. If you have the revolution hull you will be able to see 42-43 but only after some careful setup.

WTL · 04-13-09, 06:32 AM

I wish I could get my hands on an empty revolution hull, they are sweet. What I could do with that and some $$$.

badradbad2k9 · 04-13-09, 10:24 PM

How do I know what kind of hull I have? Also, If the outboard is a 1985 75hp is it really 75hp or is it less?

WTL · 04-14-09, 07:23 AM

The older style was really a flat bottom-shallow v hybrid. The newer ones look more like a true bass boat hull, they are very sleek and hydrodynamic for an aluminum boat.

Revolution hull

1FASTLASER · 04-15-09, 05:30 AM

WTL
You and I both would like to play around with one of those Revo hulls. I would like to see just what I could get out of one. I already have done the Express and Wareagle boats......havent done a G3 yet.

04-12-09, 08:23 PM	#1
badradbad2k9 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	Help with Outboard Upgrade I have a bass tracker 1999 Pro team 175 with a maximum HP rating of 75hp. Currently I have a 25hp 2cycle that runs 22mph WOT. I want to go faster but am curious how much faster a 60hp or a 75hp 2cycle would push my boat. Also, is this too heavy for my boat? I did a custom job and put two optimas along with the cranking battery under the deck in the front by pulling up the plywood and putting it back down. This levels out the boat and allows for more storage space. Now 100lbs that was in the rear is now in the front of the boat. My motor is 112 lbs. Im not sure how much a 2 cycle 60 or 75hp weights but im guessing between 250 and 300lbs.

04-12-09, 08:34 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i would think it would be fine as for as weight goes. as for the sped..........i dunno how much faster it will ACTUALLY go, but i can bet it would seem like you were FLYING compared to what you have now. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-12-09, 08:45 PM	#3
Carolina_Chip BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Wheeler, Alabama Posts: 446	60 - 75 hp should get you between 30 - 38mph... a tad more with a s. steel prop. __________________ carolinachip.com

04-12-09, 10:05 PM	#4
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	chips right a 75 would have ya in the upper 30's with the pt 175 zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

04-13-09, 06:16 AM	#5
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	If you have the standard hull 35-38 is all you gonna see outta that boat. If you have the revolution hull you will be able to see 42-43 but only after some careful setup. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

04-13-09, 06:32 AM	#6
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I wish I could get my hands on an empty revolution hull, they are sweet. What I could do with that and some $$$. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-13-09, 10:24 PM	#7
badradbad2k9 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	How do I know what kind of hull I have? Also, If the outboard is a 1985 75hp is it really 75hp or is it less?

04-14-09, 07:23 AM	#8
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	The older style was really a flat bottom-shallow v hybrid. The newer ones look more like a true bass boat hull, they are very sleek and hydrodynamic for an aluminum boat. Revolution hull __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-15-09, 05:30 AM	#9
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	WTL You and I both would like to play around with one of those Revo hulls. I would like to see just what I could get out of one. I already have done the Express and Wareagle boats......havent done a G3 yet. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

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