picking the right boat

[Matt Mercaholic]

I have a merc 150 that I have been currently messing around with and want to find a boat to mount it on.
Problem is that most boats I find are bigger than what I wnat right now, others are not not rated fo rthe Hp.

Posting over here to see if I could get some ideas....or should I keep looking.
I want something that I can take out and and have fun with, but kind would like it to be able to be used as a cruising boat that can seat up to at least?

I found a Glasspar 15' Vhul only rated for 75....I want to go look at this boat, but interested in input for the motor sizing?

any ideas or input please :thumbsup:

[2.5_stoker]

find an 18 action marine...it would be fairly fast with a 150 on it and would seat at least 4

[Matt Mercaholic]

not sure what that is? but will have to look up....I did run across an '77 Ski boat , its rated for 95hp its a 16' boat with and overall of 17' I beleive, thats going by the info I found on iBoats.com.....i really like the lines of the 70 era boats....
Been itching for a project boat...not sure if i'm crazy...but once I get a bug its hard to shake...;)

[RB in NM]

Good luck on your quest.

FYI- over sized motors on smaller hulls can come back to bite ya regarding insurance/liabilities and local water patrol inspections if any.... of course none of us run over the rated HP around here anyways........:rolleyes:

[JohnR]

Look over on checkmate-boats.com, they made some 16 footers that were rated for that kind of power. They even had some models where the made an open bow version as well.

[David]

Ontario Streaming has a rebuilt Vking that would fly with that motor

[Matt Mercaholic]

i found a boat...rating is 95 per Iboats.com...its classified as a 16' but I think measures closer to 17'..interested in seeing it, but hate to think of driving 3 hrs for a maybe....I have a an 85hp that would push it ok for now too....


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[Fish]

find an 18 action marine...it would be fairly fast with a 150 on it and would seat at least 4

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Good luck on your quest.

FYI- over sized motors on smaller hulls can come back to bite ya regarding insurance/liabilities and local water patrol inspections if any.... of course none of us run over the rated HP around here anyways........:rolleyes:

...this.

btw, this is an action. fast, seats 4, better in the chop than most lake boats like we run and pretty forgiving.

http://www.xclusiveperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/actionkeywest.jpg

[Forkin' Crazy]

Which "Merc 150"??? That is such a generic term that is thrown around way too much. You have a 2L 150, a 2.4 150 and a 2.5 150... Then there is a ProMax version too, right?

A 17' boat would be a good start. I have a 17' Checkmate Diplomat bow rider, but it is rated for a 140. You have to be careful of when insuring when you mess around with horsepower and ratings. Over power one and make a claim and you’re done.

[Matt Mercaholic]

I'm talking 70's era tower of power I6 150hp...old school..SO I've been hunting for this area of boat to match up. I picked up the motor a few years back non running, with a little work I got it giong..so instead of running it on a stand, I have been searching for a boat that I can mount it on. I have been taking everyones thoughts into this idea.