franco- you just dont get it dude- you are arguing against yourself.

parts are the same and you can upgrade it yet manufactorers have the different limits essentially to make various price points- thus creating more expensive boats. That is my point that you pointed out as well.

I'm arguing against myself? That Mercury sucks because it costs less to simply repower than to "rebuild" a 90 into a 115? LMAO. They do this to make it CHEAPER FOR YOU and make better margins. I am not confused at all. Sell your 90 and get a 115, if you want to go the cheapest route. Ripping apart your 90 and trying make into a 115 will cost you more. If you think it's simply a "reprogram," you are mistaken. The LU alone blows the budget. Think about it. If it's only $325 difference, don't you think using the same platform has just a little to do with it? The whole reason they have to offer three different sizes is something you posted yourself - hull specific HP ratings. So, what don't I get again?

For one you dont get that 2 or three times i have said going from a 75 to a 90 in merc opti. But we wont let symantics get in the way. I dont need a new lower unit!!!!! they are the same!!!!!

You think buying a 75, and doing everything to convert it to a 115 will be less than buying a 115? Keep dreaming.

Just 90 actually. As always keep up the positive thoughts.

Mea Culpa, sounded like you were starting with a 90. You're probably better off spending the dough on a prop job. Is yours a stainless? Couple hundred bucks, and no turning a reliable motor into a potential PITA. I'm getting mine done, since I nicked a blade anyway.

About maxed out with the stainless-really i should not complain-I love the merc, only have had to replace a coil pack so far. Just my issue is with my boat is max rated for the 75hp when it should be rated up to 90 since they weigh the same. Guess i should relax a bit.

http://marksprops.com/orderform.html

http://marksprops.com/orderform.html

sent an inquiry there- need a new spare (my current was) and could benefit from a high performance prop. out of curiosity, what kind of price range are they in. Mid to high I assume?

I don't know about new props, you may be better off looking at used, but what a buddy told me was he would bring his munched prop to stock for $150 ish. I gotta think mine can't be much more, since it's just a 13.5 X 22P Lazer II.

Sorry for the off topic stuff, but it just goes to show....

Forget what this guy said, bass boats are EXPENSIVE, even if you buy used, LOL:

Why spend so much? You don't need to spend $65K. I spent $7K on mine, and finish in the money all the time. I take my kids, friends, relatives, the occasional soldier, etc.

I wonder if the time involved to go back and forth on an internet message board over whether it's worth the upgrade was worth $325?

I wonder if the time involved to go back and forth on an internet message board over whether it's worth the upgrade was worth $325?

I wonder if trolling should be in the fishing tackle or rods reels and lines section.