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I have a 2002 186 with a Mercury 90 HP 2 stroke. These 90 HP 2 strokes are very strong engines. The boat planes quickly and my top speed is about 38 to 39 mph with a light load and I usually cruise around 30 mph at around 4500 rpm's. With a full load, the top speed drops to around 35 mph. I've had as many as 4 adults and a few children in the boat at the same time and it planed well. If I were to buy a new boat, I would go with the maximum HP available, but I bought my boat used and I'm very satisfied with it. I mainly use my boat for inshore saltwater fishing in south Louisiana.
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