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PDOUBLEOP · 07-13-2004, 07:12 AM

I have a 1978 19' Grady White with a Mercruiser 120. The boat is very heavy and that little engine just barely gets it around. I'm looking for suggestions/ideas to get a little more umph out of it. I'd like to avoid spending too much though so a new engine/outdrive is probably out of my league. The engine runs nearly perfect now but it's just not strong enough. I've got a new prop and have already put electronic ignition on it. I had 4 adults and 3 kids on it the other day and it couldn't even get on plane. The former owner put a hydrofoil on it. He said it helps it plane but creates a lot of drag.

07-13-2004, 07:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
PDOUBLEOP Insane	Mercruiser 120 help I have a 1978 19' Grady White with a Mercruiser 120. The boat is very heavy and that little engine just barely gets it around. I'm looking for suggestions/ideas to get a little more umph out of it. I'd like to avoid spending too much though so a new engine/outdrive is probably out of my league. The engine runs nearly perfect now but it's just not strong enough. I've got a new prop and have already put electronic ignition on it. I had 4 adults and 3 kids on it the other day and it couldn't even get on plane. The former owner put a hydrofoil on it. He said it helps it plane but creates a lot of drag. __________________ ef you-you effing ef Last edited by PDOUBLEOP; 07-13-2004 at 07:15 AM..