The V 20 hits 50mph tops, but any faster ?

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

I have a 200HO E-tec on the back of mine--with 60 GA of fuel and my average load for fishing and 3 people--I have seen 53.6 on GPS--and she is feeling a bit light.

I had a 98 Yamaha 225 and it did not run this fast--not even close--upper 40's--and yes it was proped right.

I pull no punches and tell it like it is.

That's impressive.. That HO must have some real juice. How many HP does that motor produce?

[nipper]

52.8 mph. Your boat looks awesome!

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by nipper

52.8 mph. Your boat looks awesome!

Thanks Nipper, lots of $$$ and time on this one.

I got you down for 52.8 MPH.

Anyone else?
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[nymack66]

55 mph

[THEFERMANATOR]

Hopefully it runs better than JACKMANS 225 HONDA. He only managed low 30's with his as the added transom weight made the boat run like crap.

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

Hopefully it runs better than JACKMANS 225 HONDA. He only managed low 30's with his as the added transom weight made the boat run like crap.

I have you down for the low 30's.
Doubt it. The 225 Honda is still 100 lbs heavier dry and the Honda is not reknown for their blistering performance. A good running 150 2smoke would outdo the Honda.
What is the top end on the 235+ on the HydraSport?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I have you down for the low 30's.
Doubt it. The 225 Honda is still 100 lbs heavier dry and the Honda is not reknown for their blistering performance. A good running 150 2smoke would outdo the Honda.
What is the top end on the 235+ on the HydraSport?

I'm swinging a 15 1/2" prop, but I've hit 53 with 2 people and a half tank of fuel while sucking down close to 28 GPH. Once you port a big looper a little bit they can go through some fuel. I an't complain though as I can cruise it at 3800 running 21-23 knots burning roughly 10-11 GPH, not to mention the power that she has to get on plane. I'm sure I could get it to almost 55 with a better prop, but the HYDRA-SPORTS 2000CC was never meant to break 50, it has a hook in the transom that acts like trim tabs and it plants the bow around 45 hard and takes ALOT of engine trim to break it free.

[Genie Aye]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

That's impressive.. That HO must have some real juice. How many HP does that motor produce?

I was told by a trusted source(who knows) that the 200HO actual builds closer to 238hp. Does not make sense to me to sell as a 200--But I know that it was alot lighter than a 4 stroke.

And at that speed--personally--it is feeling a bit light.

It is real comfortable in the 40's--but over 50 and it is to light feeling.


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