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.
Last edited by CaptJ; 08-26-2009 at 05:58 PM.
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