90 Ponies v. 115...

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90 Ponies v. 115...

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The engines (Optis) weigh the same. The price difference is $700. Insurance might go up only a couple bucks over a year. Top end is NOT a factor. Anything else to consider? Resale?
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Resale, hole shot, cruise the same speed at a lower RPM, thus burning less fuel, higher top-end speed if you need to get in fast :-D I see no minuses for the 115 :thumbup: :thumbup: :beer:
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Wife said 'okay' to the extra $700 - chicks must dig more ponies... :thumbup:

Is there anything I am giving up? Anything I can't do with the same engine with less HP?
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Other than a few extra Coors Lights, I don't think you are giving up much. BTW, you have a nice wife.
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Go for the ponies-
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IT WOULD DEPEND ON THE CONFIGURATION OF YOUR BOAT. TOP END WILL NOT VARY MUCH UNLESS YA HAVE A BIG LOAD. THE HEAVIER THE LOAD IN THE BOAT THE MORE DIFF. YOU WILL SEE. THE 90 PROBABLY WILL GIVE YA ANOTHER 1-1 1/2 MILES PER GALLON OVER THE 115. SINCE YOU ARE NOT CONCERNED TOO MUCH FOR TOP END I WOULD GO FOR THE 90. MY .02
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Can not see a 90 getting 1 - 1 1/2 more MPG than a 115.
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Post by GC »

Ever gonna pull a skier, tube, etc? (if the fish aren't biting) If so, the extra horses are a huge benefit.

Gas mileage shouldn't be an issue between the two motors, especially with the Opti's! :thumbup:
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If there the same weight go for the ponies, better to have em and not em....
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