Re: 225 or 250 HP too much???
Well as Yogi would say,"Nothin' like beatin' an dead horse to death" but here's my opinion, & 11 seasons of observations. I run a '77 cuddy w/ a '95 Merc 225 XRi which I bought new in '95. I had an OMC 185 prior to this, I get a little better fuel economy from the Merc. as I don't have to push the throtle so far to get the same speed, meaning I use a lesser amount of the engines available HP to produce the same speed. The bigger block engine though weighing more makes more torque. If you can get a good deal on a motor & if it don't hurt your Insurance or break any laws, I would do it. I've never heard of anyone complain they were too fast or had too much power. IMHO Joe
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