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I am looking at a 1995 130 hp Johnson 2 stroke v4 engine model:J130TLEOP on ebay. Current price is 102.50, but I am sure it will go much higher in 9 days. Has no reserve.

Since I know nothing about motors, any comments, things to look for, wise decision? What should be max paid? Thanks for any help.

Bryan

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Want to build malahini "Mona Lisa"

My wife said "If I build a boat, she's getting a divorce."

not sure what a good price would be, but is this going to be for your malahini?
130HP sounds waaaay overpowered for that boat.

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Jeff

My Celerity build.

Yes, but I am modifying the hull with a deeper v from a donzi design. Also will attack transom to full length stringers. Concerned about power needed to get on plane. Really looking for 115 hp. Think that would be better.

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Want to build malahini "Mona Lisa"

My wife said "If I build a boat, she's getting a divorce."

Yes, but I am modifying the hull with a deeper v from a donzi design. Also will attach transom to full length stringers. Concerned about power needed to get on plane. Really looking for 115 hp. Think that would be better.

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Want to build malahini "Mona Lisa"

My wife said "If I build a boat, she's getting a divorce."

Bigger than you need in my opinion. My 90 HP gets my malahini on plane in a snap and I wouldn't think a deeper-V hull would require much more.

There are 40 HP Malahini's that plane just fine. A 30 HP could probably do it with a light load.

The boat hull is very light (compared to fiberglass hulls), and the motor weight has a big affect as to how the hull sits in the water. My 90 HP Mariner is on the top end and if I could I'd trade down to a 65 or 75 HP if I could get a lighter engine. I don't like how low my transom sits at rest.

If I did my calculation right, my Malahini Max HP is 115 according to US coast gard regulations. I've seen a photo of a Malahini with a 115 HP on it, and its just plain overkill to me.

My 2 cents!

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Ian (aka Iggy)
My Malahini Build

Thanks. This engine is a no go then. Will look for a 90 hp. The plans for the donzi type say up to a 135 hp. Of course the is no details for how to build the transom the support such a big motor.

Bryan

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Want to build malahini "Mona Lisa"

My wife said "If I build a boat, she's getting a divorce."