189 Power

Blindboy

Anyone on here have a 189 with a Suzuki 175. 520lbs. Is this OK?

18Egret

In my opinion No. It's not ok.

Well maybe... Just move 131lbs. from the transom permanently to the bow. 

Blindboy

So I need a motor that weighs less than 400 lbs. May be a 90 would work. 

18Egret

Yes and no... You're a fast learner.  The 18' Egret was designed around a  mid 90's 2 stroke Johnson 150/175. Which weight 389 lbs. That's why you have a 56 gal. fuel tank. The boat doesn't squat.

I'm happy with a Suzuki  DF-140. It weights 407 lbs. The boat loaded full tank of fuel, full bait well, rods and cooler with ice and drinks 1 person 46 mph with a 3 blade prop. Good luck... Pete

 

mlanz

480 pound Yamaha 150 here. No complaints. 

18Egret

mlanz said:

480 pound Yamaha 150 here. No complaints. 

Good to hear! 



 

Blindboy

My first 189 had a 473lb (I think) Merc 175. Seemed fine to me. I do understand overloading the stern. I've had bass boats. I am just ordering a new boat. After attempting to take into account of everything (including $)  I just agreed with Frank to put a 150 Pro XS on it - 455lbs. I guess we'll see. 

18Egret

Congratulations on the new boat! Maybe you can start a build thread so we can all see your new ride come to life.

Larry418

Blindboy said:

My first 189 had a 473lb (I think) Merc 175. Seemed fine to me. I do understand overloading the stern. I've had bass boats. I am just ordering a new boat. After attempting to take into account of everything (including $)  I just agreed with Frank to put a 150 Pro XS on it - 455lbs. I guess we'll see. 

So you are going with a heavier motor then you previously had on a 189  and were happy with it... seems like you answered your question. No reason to consider dropping to a 90 hp