'88 225 HP -- RATED at prop or powerhead?

[aristocat]

I'm looking at my first V20 :-/. I read some comments on 225HP being too much. Can anyone tell me with an '88 year Evenrude is it rated at the prop or P/H?

Any idea on cruise fuel consumption?

Appreciate any input! 8)

[macojoe]

I belive it is at the motor, and they are gas hogs!!!!!!!!

But she will fly!!!!!! ;D I love speed!!!

[bigshrimpin]

Prop.

225 is not too much . . . unless your transom is on its way out.

The difference in speed b/w a 200 and 225 is about 2mph.

Your engine only weighs 450.

[aristocat]

Thanks, I'll test drive it next week & see. :-/

[reelapeelin]

aristocat...bigshrimpin mention the transom...good field test for it's structural integrity is to slowly apply your weight to the foot of the motor w/ motor tilted UP(no transom-saver in place)...this "levers" a great deal of pressure against the transom and will produce several reactions...owner may FREAK-OUT in which case transom may be weak, you might hear no noise from transom or owner indicating transom is strong or... motor, along w/ chunks of transom may fall to the ground indicating boat has failed the field test...

Let us know how it goes...pictures either way... :)...

What year hull?...'88, also?...