Lund Impact 1875 115HP?

[NMG]

I'm not so sure about the "a small motor working harder will burn more than a big motor not working as hard" argument that always seems to come up.

I've looked at lots of test reports over the years and on the same hull, it seems like the smaller engine usually always gets better mileage when compared to the larger engine option. The bigger engine will definitely give a greater top speed, load carrying capacity, etc., but I don't think it will generally yield better fuel economy.

My conclusion is that if you are not overly concerned about the best possible performance, then many times a lower HP option is perfectly fine. Now all of that aside, if it were me I'd max it out if possible. It's sometimes nice to bury the throttle and go as fast as you can, LOL.

[jeffbilodeau]

Go with the bigger motor. Motors are likey to stay on a boat for 20 years nowdays. If you do any skiing or tube pulling with a boat load you will need the power. As for 54mph.....unless that boat had at least a 21p prop and/or no gas and no gear I'm really skeptical. If you go with a 150 put a 19p Tempest Plus on it. That prop is perfect for that boat and HP. Good top end and awesome holeshot.

[PG1725]

I own a new 1875 ProV with 150V-rod and 19p SS prop. Fully loaded, gas, 2 -3 adults top speed flirting with 50. Low gas and less gear maybe 52??? With smart gauge and trolling mode I can get to 1.8mph SOG on GPS at .3 gallons per hour. My bow electric will do from 0- 4mph and burns no gas and much quieter (although no complaints with motor noise). I would opt for the bigger motor and add a kicker down the road if you learn you need or want one. Money does run out but not enough pony's behind you can be disapointing. I have great hole shot, good power one plane and can run about 30mph at 4000rpm with good fuel economy. Over 4000rpm and gas goes quick. Good luck

[PG1725]

Forgot to mention my father has a 2005, ProV 1775 with 115hp Yamaha. Great boat and motor doesn't troll as slow as the V-rod and has top speed of low 40's.

Well i will opt for the big power
I know deep down that its the right thing to do
I still want a kicker though
I know the Big mains have the capabilty of getting down for trolling
But I just as soon save my big engine for making the runs out to the fishing grounds

And Pound the hours on the kicker instead its a lot cheaper to replace one of those down the road than the main
This set up will more than likely be the last boat i ever buy...(Well thats what i told my wife anyways)
I'm doing this for her anyways so she can have a wind sheild for the 2 time a year she comes out

I've been running a stick now for about 15 years and its time for some comfort in the fall

Oh ya how does this Boat track Forwards and Backwards?

[Flight2205]

My God, you have brought into question our choosing to go with 115 on our 2013 1775 Pro-V. It is not maxed out, but the dealer said that it does well. Now do I have to spend a bunch more for a higher HP or be sorry? We did order a SS prop to help out.