The Real Truth About Running an Evinrude 115 HP

If you've spent any time at the local boat ramp lately, you've probably noticed that the evinrude 115 hp is still holding its own against much newer, flashier four-strokes. It's one of those engines that just seems to hang around, mounted to the transoms of classic Whalers, aluminum bass boats, and mid-sized center consoles. There is a reason these motors have such a cult following, even though BRP stopped making them a few years back. They represent a specific era of marine engineering where power-to-weight ratio and "grunt" were the top priorities. ...

May 24, 2026 · 7 min · Susy Jerildy