Clams,

Check out the hp/torque curves for the two engines. My failing memory seems to
be seeing a lot of revs to make 188 hp with that old engine. I also seem to
remember the older engine hp ratings were flywheel numbers vs todays at the
prop numbers??? Or not!!! Maybe a prop change would handle it.

Even so, the project makes little economic sense unless it's all the budget
will handle or there is a strong emotional attachment to the boat.

Butch

Clams wrote: Why will he need to re-gear the outdrive going from 188 to 190
hp? Even if
the difference was a little more drastic, I'd think a prop change would
handle it - no?