I have a 2010 24SL tritoon with a Yamaha 115. What’s the difference in performance going to a 150? Has anybody swapped from a 115 to a 150? I have anywhere from 6-12 people on board and the 115 doesn’t have enough power when it’s fully loaded with 12.
Ditto above comments. Where it is even more noticeable as you go up in HP is when you have a weighted down boat as you mention. I honeslty think if someone is spending up to go with the tritoon, they should just start with a 150HP motor or higher. Why bother with the extra expense of the tritoon, and leave most of its capable on the table with a 115HP or less…?
Had both.....I agree! 115hp to 150hp increase doesn't sound like much but its like driving a 6 cylinder in an old Impala versus same car with a 283 V8. Just looking at the outside engine dimensions shows a big size difference so more robust components and torque. You can make a 115hp pull tubers, etc but you are forcing it to give 100% where the 150 will be easily giving you performance without pulling a groin muscle...lol
First, I'm guessing this will be rather long, so if you are NOT currently trying to decide between the 115 and the 150, you might find your time better spent elsewhere. If you are struggling with this question, like I was, hopefully my story will give you some things to consider and think about...
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Here's the old thread.
One nice thing about the 150 is it uses less gas for any given mph compared to the 115.
First, I'm guessing this will be rather long, so if you are NOT currently trying to decide between the 115 and the 150, you might find your time better spent elsewhere. If you are struggling with this question, like I was, hopefully my story will give you some things to consider and think about...
Thanks for the info. Next question what is cost to upgrade? I already have hydraulic steering. Should I try to find a dealer to “trade in” my 115 or try to sell it on my own? What’s the best way to get the swap done?
Ask your dealer .
In 2015 ,on my 2014 ,I was trying to upgrade from a 150 to a 200 . My dealer had someone one ordering a new Bennington ,that would have taken my 150 .But the cost for me to upgrade became too expensive when we realized that the controls also need needed to be upgraded to digital .
Thanks for the info. Next question what is cost to upgrade? I already have hydraulic steering. Should I try to find a dealer to “trade in” my 115 or try to sell it on my own? What’s the best way to get the swap done?
Hey there Kaydano. You still running that shamless plug for me on that Enertia prop? hahhaha. Hpe you are doing well. Tried to PM ya but it didn't work for some reason.
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