power for 1800

[troutrus]

Looking for a hull to use my 3 year old Honda 90 hp motor. I see a couple older hulls with older motors, most of which are 115's.
Would my 90 provide suitable power on the 1800 hull or would it be under powered. I currently have the motor on an old McKee craft 17 ' Southporter, but I think the parker may be heavier.
I don't need alot of speed, so 25-30 mph is good for me.
Appreciate any input.

Thanks!!

 

[Burtona]

Several years ago I had an older 1800 with an old Evinrude 140 hp 2S. Even that motor with weak compression on a couple of cylinders provided more speed (38-40 kt) than I could use except in perfectly smooth waterways. If you don't want to race around at 40+ mph I think the 90 Honda would provide plenty of performance. I have a Carolina skiff 178 DLV with a 90 Yamaha 45 and it will push that boat over 35 kt. The Parker weighs about 400 lbs more than the skiff but I don't think you would be unhappy with a 90 on it. I would certainly use the Honda rather than buy another motor if it were me in your position.
Dave

 

[camron]

That's what I am planning on I am in the process of redoing an 1800 that is is currently a work in progress. When I get done with it I plan on getting a 90 or a 115 previously had a 90 mercury on it and the previous owner said it was in the low to mid 30's. If you get a hull let us know what it puts out speed and fuel consumption.

 

[Megabyte]

I had a Dusky 17 with a 20 degree deadrise with a 90 hp Evinrude Ocean Pro that would easily run 35 mph when conditions allowed it.
The Parker is a bit heavier but it also has less deadrise, so I would think that Honda would give similar results.

Put a set of trim tabs on the 18 and enjoy it!

 

[troutrus]

I had a Dusky 17 with a 20 degree deadrise with a 90 hp Evinrude Ocean Pro that would easily run 35 mph when conditions allowed it.
The Parker is a bit heavier but it also has less deadrise, so I would think that Honda would give similar results.

Put a set of trim tabs on the 18 and enjoy it!

Thanks for the input.

I looked at the boat and really liked it. It currently has a motor with 25 inch shaft. My Honda is a 20 inch.
Anybody know if the 20 inch shaft would work on the '89 Parker 1800?

Thanks for any input.

 

[camron]

Can't be used unless honda makes a kit to extend it to 25 inches.... But that is usually cost prohibitive.

 

[Megabyte]

If the Parker is set up for a 25 inch shaft, you would need to get a 25" lower for your Honda motor in order to make it work.
Not a deal breaker. 25" shafts are available for the Honda, and you could recoup some of your money by selling your 20" lower.

 

[stinkbait]

90 merc 2s pushes my 1990 1800 34mph and is fine. Did someone glass up BALLZ transom ? These came from the factory with 20" transoms.

 

[mthomas]

Trout I did a quick google and found several option for converting your engine.
http://www.thehulltruth.com/archive/t-397143.html here is one that the guy was qouted 600 from dealer.