130HP Honda on my Sportfish? Yes or No

[sportfish550]

Hi guys, i just need some advise on a motor that i want to get fitted to my sportfish 550 deluxe???, it is a 2002 130hp honda 20inch, will this size outboard be too big & heavy for my boat???, & is there anyway i can test this engine so i can see how many hours or what type of life it has had ? aswell as did this model have any faults ???
Please guys can you help me ????????

[DazSamFishing]

Hi

Is the sportfish a new boat or have you had it for some time? What motor is fitted at the moment? You should always refer to the manufacturers plate to see what the max hp/weight on transom can be fitted... Also, the honda should come with a hour gauge... so I would assume!

Daz

[Spaniard_King]

I have seen a 130 Honda on a sportsfish,

I will see if I can get a pic for you as he lives local to me

Garry

[Sportfish_5]

Those 130 Hondas are a big an heavy. It will change the way the boat will handle with all that weight down the back especially climbing out of the hole. I would be a little concerned about the transom if it is not one of the bullet proof series Sportfish.

I repowered mine with a DF140 Zuke from a 115 CETOX Yammie

[Fisher_Boats]

I'd check that it isn't a 25" transom ???

Col

[sportfish550]

Hi guys, it is a 1989 model & the motor at the moment is a 100hp mariner. It is a 20inch shaft & the boat hasnt got a compliance plate fitted. at the moment the boats top speed is 26knots at 5500rpm(too slow) . the reason i want to buy the honda is because i do alot of trolling.

[dfox]

Mate the current engine weigh's something like 160kg's and the honda around 230kg's. Youve got two choices, put the boat in the water and either have a mate that weighs around 70 kg's sit on the current engine cowling and see how much diffence the boat then sits in the water. Then put your normal crew on board and take note of how it appears. The other way is to take some sand bags on a trip that weigh 70 kgs and place them as far back as you can. Once youve established the feel of the boat its a simple case of empting them over board. The power of the 130 isnt a problem on a 550 its more a wieght issue and how the boat handles. For info on the honda i'd p.m. spaniard king # #...foxy

[SO70]

i have a mate with a 5.5m cuddy cabin sportfish witha 130 Honda.
it has had a big pod modification.
the pod is now level with the bottom of the boat (hull extension) and was raised to accomodate a 25 inch leg.
it is not a quick boat and finding the right prop was also a hassle.

[peterbo3]

Lucky Phill had a 130 on a Sportfish but it was a larger boat. 6M? Phill never complained about it. Bugman also had one on Bogey, which was a 6M+ plate Stingray. If the boat will handle the extra weight .....??????????????.....there is enough grunt.
I had to put a full pod on my plate 5.5 CC when I went from a 75 Mariner to a 90 4ST Johnsu due to the weight increase.

[sportfish550]

thanx guys , looks like i might give the honda a miss due to there being more negative then positive thoughts.........

[Kopey]

The Suzi DF140 would be a very sweet option for your boat, especially only weighing 186kgs. Don't see too many used ones for sale though, how much did they have on the "02 130 Honda?

Cheers Ads

[lippa]

i know the bloke that bought bugman's old boat. he says the honda pushes it along just fine! i loved to know the story behind all the scratches on its cowel though!!!!
speaking of paint, thats now my job, repaint bogey!!!!!

cheers

lippa

[indy]

I have a 140 hp suzuki on my 6m sportfish and it gets along quite well i have had it wot at 33 knots, and i think it is a good match for the size of the boat but with yours being 5.5 and the extra weight of the honda like greg said it will definatly change the ride of your boat in my opinion it would be way to heavy. Try foxy's sand bag idea and i think you will have your answer pretty quick.

[sportfish550]

thanx again boys, i couldnt do it without your help
;). By the way the honda sold for 7,000