115 vs 150 hp

[Further North]

1 hour ago, slonezp said:

Dealers want uninformed uneducated buyers.

[PECo]

16 hours ago, MickD said:

Regarding this discussion about the motor size, I agree with whoever said that it depends on how fast the owner wants to go and how dear the money is to him.  Either answer could be right depending on his priorities.  I don't know if I saw it in the discussion, but if he plans on a lot of  people in the boat, like a family, that is different than just fishing alone or with one guy.

I'm not a speed demon and my state's waters have a 45 mile per hour speed limit, so a motor that could push a boat well over 50 miles per hour would be overkill for me.

 

I'd bet that a 115 could comfortably push that Lund over 40 miles per hour. If it's a Mercury Pro XS, just make sure that you get the Command Thrust gearcase, so that you could run Mercury's larger props.

[S Hovanec]

Bigger motors aren't always about speed.  Sometimes you need more power to tame some angry water.  My boat is no speed demon (43mph) even though it's almost maxed out, but it doesn't get tossed around cause it's underpowered.

 

You don't have to use all of the throttle all the time, but when you need it, it's there.

[WIGuide]

Personally I'd go with the 150, especially if you fish with friends or take family out. If you think it'll be fine with the 115 then go ahead, but I'd rather spend the money up front and have a motor that can handle whatever I'm going to put it through and not have to worry about if the boat will plane out if I take BUBBA along with me or not. 

[Further North]

2 hours ago, WIGuide said:

...and not have to worry about if the boat will plane out if I take BUBBA along with me or not. 

You're clearly a Bubba-ist.  Off to the re-education camps with you!