hope to purchase

[boatermike]

1984 Baja 16ss with 115 merc with mods supposedly giving 135

[FoFittyFoSS]

Sounds very similair to my boat. I have a 16' Checkmate With a 115 Suzuki that has the carbs and intake from a 140. Fun boat but not fast by these guys standards. Mine has run 58mph with a 22 pitch Turbo prop with a hydraulic jackplate. This was with me and a buddy, dog (Lab mix), and full cooler. I like those old Bajas. Does this one have a pad or no? I would expect mid to upper 50's with that combo or maybe more if it is actually putting out 135 at the prop. Prop rated HP or crankshaft?

[boatermike]

I have no clue, probably estimated 20hp gain over stock? claims 59 gps .

[boatermike]

wonder how this would react to the usual mods like jackplate,setback,exhaust relief,over hub prop?

[boatermike]

and so is the seller

what can you determine about this motor by the pics?

[Stoker1]

and so is the seller what can you determine about this motor by the pics?

Bro, thats a 115 mariner. Simple. Did the seller say what mods were done? (oh, probably put some 140 carbs on there right?). Otherwise, don't get your hopes up.

[David]

Check for rot in the core, floor, and transom, check compression and leakdown. I have a restored 16 Baja, one year newer, similar power. It's a fun little boat, can run 50 and pull skiiers or go faster with less punch. I usually prop it for skiing.

[boatermike]

David, do you have any pics on this website? does yours have a pad? jackplate?