Why is 200 hp a bit much for Vs ?
 

Curious about perfomance characteristics with a 200hp, assuming 2 stroke so weight not the issue.

I've read some threads suggesting 150/175hp " perfect" while 200 hp a bit much.

Why ? Does the boat tend to porpoise at high speed with a 200hp ? ( bow go up and down continually )
Is it a weight issue ?
Does the stern dig in too deep when lifting up onto plane ?

Appreciate some feedback, thanks

Pretty much boils down to a 175 will push you almost as fast as a 200 will. Once you go above 175HP you really don't see a big gain in performace as a 175 can push the boat about as fast as the hull was designed to go.

They handle a 200 2 stroke just fine, they say a 150n is best all around due to overall balance of the hull and mostly because you get great fuel economy and great performance out of one.
These hulls do not need max power to perform very well and carry a substantial load.

What FERM and willy said!!
I had almost finished a 2 page explanation, they did it much better!

Yea but you would have had a great picture with yours Tsubaki, I should have shut up and waited!!

I'm running a 200 Merc and my V performs GREAT( zero porpoise, stern does not dig in at all)....I've seen 53 mph on GPS. Im sure they run great with a 150, but I would LOVE to hang a Yammie 250 2 stroke V-Max on the back!

You know I like fast but the opportunities to go fast are few and far between. I third or fourth Willy & FERM. Additionally I think a lightweight 4-stroke would be a strong consideration for me.

Yeah I get your point Ridge...Im lucky where I live(Lower Chesapeake) if the weather is good, I can run WOT as long as the engine and my wallet can stand it!

Once in a blue moon for me on Raritan Bay or the ocean around the tip of the Hook to run WOT.

friend of mine had his v out Sat for the first time and the motor first time since my rebuild and it ran great numbers no porpoise at all your motor isn't set right on your transom then it is to deep most likely. his has a 200 evinrude and it ran out with 15 x 17 ss prop 5500 rpm @ 49 mph and 2 adults 3 grade school kids.