PiratesRun Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 1995 Redfisher 18. Currently running a Johnson 115 Oceanrunner and happy with past performance. Looking for your recommendations for a new engine. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 I like the eTec 135 HO for that hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPFit Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 I always recommend the Suzuki. 115 or 140 whichever you'd like: 140 is a more common and (oddly) lighter motor. Of course the Yammie 115 would work nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 23 hours ago, PiratesRun said: 1995 Redfisher 18. Currently running a Johnson 115 Oceanrunner and happy with past performance. Looking for your recommendations for a new engine. Thanks. It really depends how you use the boat. If you just like to cruise and sand bar hop weight isn't really a factor. If draft is important then I'd look for a light option. These boats were designed around a light 90 degree V4 2 stroke. Keep in mind, the more weight you add the more tab you'll be using. I bet this 18RF will get you to the fishing hole first!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 I can hear it now...."No John, I only had a 115 hp engine on the boat when it went air born and sunk at 94 mph!! I really don't see why you insurance guys are always so difficult to deal with!!! I always pay my premiums on time so just pay for the damage so I can get a new boat" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Mercury has a new 115 4-stroke that reportedly runs like a 2 stroke and weights about the same as a Yamaha 115 2 stroke. Might be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatfoot Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 I have a recent thread on here for same topic. I went with VF115 SHO. Same weight as prior 130 2 stroke and runs stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiratesRun Posted August 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Good news. Purchased a CGI Electronics power pack kit and now the old motor is running good again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 I just put a Mercury 115 Pro XS 4 stroke on my 17' MA, runs great, and I optioned up to the Command Thrust lower unit so I can run a bigger wheel, I like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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