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Fully agree with you. I love the torque and instant power my motor has , but on top of being thirsty, it's a @&!# to start the engine. My significant other does not use the boat just because the probability to get it to run without flooding it is close to zero. IF I make the jump, it will be...

You are right, I misread the document (prop chart mentioned in a previous post by Chip). Thanks also for the thoughts about I/O vs O/B. I will post pictures of the O/B once it's looking as it should :)

I never understood how the max hp for a Hull is defined. The BR's max is 125hp, the Closed Bow's max 175hp. Is there any structural difference in the Hull to justify this?.... Don't think so.

Here's the I/O.

Thanks for the info! Strange that the I/O can run a heavy 175hp piece of iron, and the O/B only a 135. That said, I have seen at least two other boats like mine also running a 175 v6. On mine after 28 years the transom looks pristine, it handles well at WOT..... I have to admit I am looking at...

You are right!.... It's a 1992 boat. I'll correct that. She runs 56 mph with a 21" black max alum prop. The I/O does 49 with a Mach 4 blade SS prop.

Thanks. I guess by "extention" you mean something installed on the boat transom?

Hello, I am new here, I will probably ask too many questions for some time, please bear with me :) I am the happy owner of a 1993 Searay 180 BR still in perfect condition, and have now added a 1992 180 BR/OB to the list. It needs some love, but it will be a beautiful boat once finished...