1990 stroker dual console bass rig

[Merc 2.5]

What info can yall give me on a 90 model ,dry weight speeds, 2.5 or 3.0L for best motor? Thinking of picking one up for restore thats not in horrible shape but if not good fit for built 2.5 id like to know

[rock]

We had two Strokers in the area for a while. One had a 280 and the other a 300x. Both ran nearly the same speed at right around 90.

Rock

[aj06bolt12r]

Id prefer big block power for a Stroker.. They are just not a small or light boat.. That said a 1990 model will need transom upgrades to support the heavier motors.. Research the 3rd knee.

[Merc 2.5]

It would get a full rebuild in coosa etc to try keep light , but my main concern is the motor. I wanna keep runnin the 2.5, so I dont have to start over with big block stuff , and everything im seeing has big block or a 280, and if its only runnin 90 with a 280 , sounds like more boat than I want. I wanna stick with 19ft honestly, but buddy mine tryin talk me into 20ft so I figured id do some digging on these 1st. Dude wants a 1000k with trailer , not in bad shape but needs rebuild