16f maxum

[cam406406]

hi i am looking to build a intresting project i have a 16 foot maxum with a 50hp and it is so slow i am looking for loke a 150 175hp to replace it with first will the boat hold it??? second can i swap my power head with a bigger 1 and still use the lower end to save $$$

please piont me in the right direction

[Charger200]

the boat MAY be able to hold the extra weight, and no you can keep that lower unit and mid

[cam406406]

so what power head should i look for any ideas

[Charger200]

look for an older inline 6 merc, might be a lil more suited to your application

[Charger200]

regardless though you will not be able to keep your mid and lower, unless you powered up with a same displacement merc like a 75hp

[cam406406]

oh ok so i do need a lower unit
so i should just look for a compleat setup

[Charger200]

complete motor ready to bolt on and go

[Dave Strong]

JMO, buy the time your done putting a V-6 on and upgrading steering and other things. Might do 60mph, could have sold it and upgraded to a 60+mph boat for close to the same $$. Maxums are nice family cruiser, not realy built to go fast.
Dave