But only about 100 more than the 3L Merc, which was fine on the back. The boat is rated for 235, so I recon would be a non-issue as long as your transom is in good shape. Apples and oranges to compare a 150 2 smoke Merc and a 4 stroke Honda.

3l MERC weighs in about 500-525 I believe, 225 HONDA will weigh in at about 725-750 fully rigged and filled. Thats ALOT of weight. HONDA lists the weight on there 225 alot lower than it actually specs out at. And the 235 that WELLCRAFT rated them for weighed in at 375 pounds, 1/2 the weight of teh HONDA.

this is taken directly from the Honda service manual for a BF225. Dry weight WITH propeller:606lbs in xl shaft length. Operating weight (including oil)626lbs in xl shaft length

check the shipping weights on the crate that the motors come in, either those crates weigh hundreds of pounds, or some one is lying. On that Honda, add oil(close to 2 gals I think), oil filter, gear lube and a propeller with hardware, you're getting real close to 100 lbs added weight

I believe the heavy 4 stroke 200/225 honda would be too heavy for the V.
What's it weight ? 700 lbs or more ?

might this put a v20 into orbit? lol
http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/3220163477.html

Tad bit heavy, but shockingly I believe it weighs LESS than a 225 HONDA does. Fuel consumption MAY be an issue though. 60 gallons of fuel would only run you for 2 hours of hard play(not WOT though as you would get maybe an hour an a half at WOT with it).

as well as my boat runs with my 115 (90 by today's standards) I can't imagine what 300 would do!:cen:

7 Marine has the new 557 hp outboard - weight's approx. 1,000 lbs.

That should push a V20/21 to about........ 70mph until the transom tears off......

I have to agree with Therm...my 140 Johnzuki is listed weighing 410#...seems about right.

I get 40 mph top speed and 5 mpg to boot!

Holy cow, did the old 2 thirsty 5 weigh that little?

Yes, but the 235 was only 200 at the prop. It was about the same size and output as a 2.5L 200HP MERCURY which weighed in about 385-290.

Was asking ref insurance allowance......