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Forum: Ski Racing 21-12-2005, 12:25 PM
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Posted By JamesM
All I was saying is the old 175 is a 150 when...

All I was saying is the old 175 is a 150 when rated the way they rate motors these days. If you were to take a 1981 175 and a 1982 150 they would be the exact same motor except the for the number on...
Forum: Ski Racing 21-12-2005, 12:20 PM
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Posted By JamesM
It would be alot thirstier though so the weight...

It would be alot thirstier though so the weight saving could be offset by the extra fuel that would need to be carried.
Forum: Ski Racing 21-12-2005, 12:16 PM
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Posted By JamesM
A well put together 150 merc would be a lot...

A well put together 150 merc would be a lot lighter and could potentially be quicker than the modern stuff. 150 mercs come in 2.0, 2.4 and 2.5 configurations too!!!
Forum: Ski Racing 21-12-2005, 12:09 PM
Replies: 35
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Posted By JamesM
I believe the 175 was a crankshaft rated motor...

I believe the 175 was a crankshaft rated motor and so put out 150 at the prop. I thought they no longer produced a 175 after they started rating them at the prop as it effectively became the 150.
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