Need some advice please

[Zeenoo]

Very close to pulling the trigger on a Crestliner Basshawk 1750. It seems that the few dealers that have them now in stock come with a Mercury 4 stroke and 115hp. A few I have seen come with the Mercury 115hp Pro XS 4 stroke. The boat itself is rated for up to a 150hp. I'm not a speed guy by no means but it just seems to me that a 115hp is gonna struggle with this boat and it would over work the engine and lessen the life of it. It's a deep v boat that 95" wide and 1509lbs dry weight. I realize that resale value will be better with the max hp but i'm gonna be buried in this boat. But I really just want some wisdom on performance of the engine and what people here think would be the best engine to go with. Thank you in advance.

[SilverFox579]

I'd power it with a 150 since I believe in rigging at max rated hp. How fast you go is managed with your foot or hand control.

[berudd]

That looks like a pretty big boat so I'd definitely go with a 150 Fourstroke.

[SilverFox579]

And I'll add, the boat in my avatar has a dry hull weight of 1550lbs and 115hp would not be a good option in my opinion. I spend most of my run time between 3500 - 4200rpm and 30 - 38mph.

[Sparkkky]

My 1710 with 115 Pro XS will do 40-44 GPS. My boat is rated to 150 and would get close to 50mph.

[texasbass1]

Go with the max horse power even if you don't feel you need it, it is better to have it than wish later you had it.

[EuropeanAM]

Scratch the HP itch NOW!

It's MUCH less expensive at the time you're purchasing an engine.

[SilverFox579]

It's MUCH less expensive at the time you're purchasing an engine.

The FIRST time.

[atvalaska]

Go big ....when in doubt... Throttle out !!!