With the old 3.7l(in newer condition) I was able to pull off 52mph on the gps,light load,top folded up,trimed out to the max,etc and it didn't really chime walk but there wasn't much of the boat in the water. Didn't really feel unsafe either just very light on an extremely calm day. With the new tricked out plant we're talking about speeds up to if not in excess of 60mph so we'll see what happens and I'll keep yall updated when it happens. I hope the old girl can handle it but if there are no more posts from me,well ya know what happened then. Bye,Bye Bobo!

When my dad bought my boat brand new right out of the box with the Yamaha 225 in 1989, I was pushin high 50's. Talkin' 57-58mph. According to the speedo. Don't think it ever hit the 60 mark. I have heard they called that model 225 "a cheater" motor because she was pushin more like 235 hps. I am sure one of you guys would know if this is true or if it was just a rumor. Wish I knew more about motors in 1999 when I traded the 225 in for the 200, would have never done it.

Boat use to rip. Now she is old and water logged but I still love her so much. Had a great day with my girls on the water Friday fishing and clamming. Full tank of gas four year old, two tear old, wife and me. With the '99 Yamaha 200 and the Bimini kite up and the fastest I could go with flat calm water was 47mph. Trimmed to the max and pushin only 5000 rpms (the highest I could get them). I think I have to much prop on her.

I have a 200HO E-tec on the back of mine--with 60 GA of fuel and my average load for fishing and 3 people--I have seen 53.6 on GPS--and she is feeling a bit light.

I had a 98 Yamaha 225 and it did not run this fast--not even close--upper 40's--and yes it was proped right.

I pull no punches and tell it like it is.

Repowered last weekend with the 250 EFI Merc. Break-in forthcoming... Can't wait to see what it does. Someone who I respect for knowing what fast really is told me mid 50's. I was hoping for more. Anybody want to take a Guess as to how fast. Maybe we could start a pool. The proceeds could go to charity. Previous best was 47.9 MPH with the old 200 carb 2.4L wound up to 6300 rpm.
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That's impressive.. That HO must have some real juice. How many HP does that motor produce?

52.8 mph. Your boat looks awesome!

Thanks Nipper, lots of $$$ and time on this one.

I got you down for 52.8 MPH.

Anyone else?
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55 mph

Hopefully it runs better than JACKMANS 225 HONDA. He only managed low 30's with his as the added transom weight made the boat run like crap.

I have you down for the low 30's.
Doubt it. The 225 Honda is still 100 lbs heavier dry and the Honda is not reknown for their blistering performance. A good running 150 2smoke would outdo the Honda.
What is the top end on the 235+ on the HydraSport?