Yamaha 225 4 stroke to heavy?

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by bradford

If I had a hard on for a 4 stroke I'd try and find a 140 johnzuki like randleman's with the right prop. I run a 225 2 stroke (475lbs. +/-)mounted to the transom and I think it's way over kill for the boat plus alot of extra weight in the stern.

+2 i had the same setup but a little heavier you have to either bury the tabs or run fast.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by cterrebonne

+2 i had the same setup but a little heavier you have to either bury the tabs or run fast.

I don't have any tabs so I guess i get option #2. If I wanted to carry extra weight I'd want it to be increased fuel capacity. Extra weight means extra gas consumption and poorer handling.