Just bought a 97 Javelin...Need some help

[Regit]

First, what a great site.

So I bought a 97 Javelin 389 dual console with an 89 150hp Evinrude XP motor. The previous owner wrecked his 89 and saved the motor and put it on a brand new 97. This is my first Bass boat.

Question #1... I want to figure out what I should do with the motor. I've heard the old XP's are good strong engines. The engine has good compression and runs good. It's cold natured but once it's warm it starts immediately. So my question is should I just tune up the motor and run it, or should I upgrade to a newer motor. If I upgrade what would you guys recommend? 175hp or 200hp?

Question #2... The boat pulls hard left at slow and high speed, suggestions?

Question #3... I'm replacing the carpet, How much, and where is the best place to buy it?

Question #4... The boat is a little slow out of the hole (not horrible), The prop is a Stainless 3 blade Raker, I don't know the pitch. If I stay with the 150 what prop should I run? And would a Jack Plate (6 in) help?

Any other suggestions?
Thanks,

[Todd Morgan]

1. The GT 2.6L 150 is a very weak engine compared to the Fastrikes and Intruders....but if you've never had more power you don't miss it. I'd pre mix the oil if it were mine and do away with the VRO......at least run oil in the gas tank for insurance.

The boat is rated for 175....don't go over that even tho the boat will handle a 300.

2. Add a torque tamer to the skeg.....15.00 and it will cure it.

3. I'm biased cause we do carpet.....but we're not cheap.

4. 22 Raker in all probability.

You have a great boat with an engine that is lacking in power......I'd run it till the engine needed to be replaced. With a 175 60 degree OMC, you'll see 67-69 gps. Right now I don't think you'll see 60.