I know this doesnt fit the forum but. Guys i have a 96 champion 18'5 bass boat that is rated for a 175 . It has a 175 evinrude on it but i had to put it in the shop recently and basically the motor needs rebuilt or so there telling me . Its gonna cost me what i paid for the boat to fix it . But i have found a 03 honda 130 for a really really really good price . But is it to little for the boatif not how fast is it gonna push it?????? I have heard that a 130 is about like a 150 is this true ????

Just go for the 130. It ain't gonna make much of a difference. Especially for the price of the 175's maitenance cost. Save some money and get the Honda. Honda outboards areoutstanding motors, definitely better than Evinrude in my opinion.

go for the honda, its a good motor!