wickedrister
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I want to replace my 1986 90 merc with a 115 or 135 merc. I'm Just looking around to see what is out there. "Thanks"
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Va member looking for a 115 or 135 merc.
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wickedrister
Active member
I want to replace my 1986 90 merc with a 115 or 135 merc. I'm Just looking around to see what is out there. "Thanks"
boatman4021
Well-known member
I went and looked at an older bass boat this week that has a 1979 115merc. with power trim and ss prop. He wants $2500. for the complete rig. From what I could see, it's worth it. By the way, it's in West Virginia.
wickedrister
Active member
Thanks 4021
BullittBen
Member
Keep in mind that somewhere around 79 they changed how they rated HP. What was a 115 in the 70's became a 90, and what was a 150 in the 70's became a 115. Your 86 Model 90hp also has the standard BIA bolt pattern and I think a 79 would still have the old narrow Mercury transom clamp bolt pattern. To upgrade, you would need an 80's 115. I have just been through all of this, so I've done some research. Hope this helps.