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My suspicions are substantiated with your responses. I have considered that the 2 stroke is a better fit for weight vs HP and out of the hole performance. The 4 stroke might have lower noise and better fuel efficiency. Its a trade off. Will continue to evaluate and check out the transom!!!!
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03-14-2011, 08:15 PM
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2011 SUNDANCE B20CCR SKIFF, 2011 YAMAHA 90HP 4 STROKE, 2011 KARAVAN SINGLE AXLE ALUMINUM TRAILER, LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI, MINN KOTA RIPTIDE TROLLING MOTOR 2000CC HYDRA-SPORT 225+HP EVINRUDE SOLD  AND THE PINK JEEP!!!! R.I.P. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11664 
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03-17-2011, 03:02 PM
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My Johnzuki 140 4 stroke pulls my big butt (210#) out of the water with no problem....as long as I put on the right prop (14x19).....but if I were buying new, I'd get the Suzuki 175 4 stroke.
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*************************************** Stay Safe!  Sold - 1984 V-20 Cuddy with a 2003 Johnson 140 hp gas sippin 4-stroke. 1995 Ranger 250C with a 2015 Suzuki 300 hp 4-stroke.
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03-17-2011, 05:52 PM
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Hmmmm - thanks for the information. I'm buying new so it seems going >150 is a popular recommendation. The suzuki 175 was suggested by a dealer, who also sells Yamaha - interesting. This 175 has a favorable power to weight ratio.
So it seems best options might be Suz 175 4 stroke or ETEC 175 2 cycle or Merc 175 2 Cycle. Might search used motors but this is on hold for now until I can narrow down on a new motor and then see where that will go. Anyone know about the suz 175- any known problems etc. Appreciate any other input!
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03-20-2011, 06:38 PM
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Did some looking this weekend. Options are Optimax 150, Yam F150, suzuki 150 or 175. The age old question about 2 stroke vs 4 stroke? What is the advantage of 4 over 2? Why not a 2 cycle?
How do they stack up: - Price per Hp - Weight per HP - Performance Hp to HP It seems the 2 cycle still is better in these categories. ???
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03-21-2011, 03:12 PM
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Something I would consider is number of dealers and popularity of a particular brand in your area.
Weight is an issue with our older boats too.
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