Yamaha 225 4 stroke to heavy?

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The 140 JOHNZUKI will have PLENTY of torque if you prop it right with a 4 blade stainless prop. Randleman is VERY happy with his even with several people on board. WHy are you so dead set on having a newer engine? Newer isn't always better. If economy is your main reason I understand, but if economy can be compromised then the 150/175 JOHNNY-RUDE is a GOOD choice. It is a bit thirsty, but not any worse than a 2.5L MERC. And also remember that ONE , just one repair on one of these newer engines can buy a couple HUNDRED gallons of fuel. The 4 strokes are proving to be pretty reliable, and so have he DFI's. But parts for these newer engines have almost turned many of them into throw-aways as most people won't spend $1500 for a compressor on an old engine that may also need a $1K worth of injector work in a OPTIMAX. Or a $1K EMM in ETEC/FICHT. I run an old school engine not because it's all I can afford, it's because when something breaks(which all of them will eventually) I can afford the parts to fix it. Newer DFI 2 strokes are VERY efficient on fuel at cruise, but as you run them harder that fuel savings goes away. To each his own, but that's my opinion on the matter.