Question about Mercury 90hp

[Let um land]

That motor will carry a 19 just fine.

[marshrunner757]

Yep. Prop for sure. I don't know anything about the laser prop but that 24 pitch is killing you for sure. Drop down to a 21 or do and try it.

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[swamp snorkler]

You can buy a new prop and gets the carbs cleaned all issues taken care of with the motor for $4,000. Id buy it.

To get the right prop you need to take RPM and Speed readings at every 500 RPMS. This will be crucial to determining what prop you need.

[BradleyPrejean87]

Thank y'all for all your help answering theses questions guys I appreciate it

It's between this boat or one other one not sure which one I'm gonna buy yet

[BradleyPrejean87]

Have to make my decision soon

[Clampy]

Try putting Yamaha stickers on it.

[BradleyPrejean87]

Originally Posted by Clampy

Try putting Yamaha stickers on it.

Trust me if it was that easy I'd buy a case of stickers! Ima feel so weird fishing with a Merc

[Montauk17]

Those old astro's are known for weak transoms.

[tboy]

Between those 2 choices I'd say the Express all day long.

[Dogface]

The 24 laser is way too much prop. Probably 20 would do fine. Overall the laser is a good prop on those boats and don't be afraid of the Merc.

[BradleyPrejean87]

Looking more and more like the express will be the way to go the other one sold today so pretty much just have to decide if I really want aluminum again or if I want to hold out and find a bay boat!

[swamp snorkler]

Ive read some Mercs had Yamaha Powerheads around that ere.

[DA COVE]

Originally Posted by swamp snorkler

Ive read some Mercs had Yamaha Powerheads around that ere.

4 strokes..