Why is 200 hp a bit much for Vs ?

[RidgeRunner]

Genie Aye, is the Optimax 225hp dead on at the prop or does the 10% rule apply?

[bgreene]

Ok, now I'm upping the ante....... the new Yami " lightweight " 300hp 4 stroke.

And if someone has a problem with that......lets put that new 556 hp outboard on a nice V21. You know - this new 1,000lb motor. First V21 ever to run .....70 +

[draglink]

Hey Bgreen, you buy that Caddy for me and I'll bolt 'er on and try her!

[bgreene]

I just re read this post - interesting info about performance and prop's.....

[Genie Aye]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Genie Aye, is the Optimax 225hp dead on at the prop or does the 10% rule apply?

I beleive that is at the prop.

[Striper80]

My uncle has an 89 v20 cuddy with a 225 Yamaha 2 stroke and it hauls ***. He had a 130 on it but blew the power head. His mechanic had the engine as a fresh rebuild so he gave him a good price. All he does is ***** about how the thing eats gas now though.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Striper80

My uncle has an 89 v20 cuddy with a 225 Yamaha 2 stroke and it hauls ***. He had a 130 on it but blew the power head. His mechanic had the engine as a fresh rebuild so he gave him a good price. All he does is ***** about how the thing eats gas now though.

You never get something for nothing. More power demands more gas. It's as simple as that.

Nice looking numbers Pete. And a good looking dash setup as well.

[spareparts]

Pete, I'm surprised your not spinning at least a 21 on that opti

[captpete13]

Originally Posted by spareparts

Pete, I'm surprised your not spinning at least a 21 on that opti

I tested out a few different 21's. They didn't offer that much more performance for me to go out and buy one. Since I got the Rev 4 for free I'm gonna stick with that. I ran the boat on Friday in a little chop and got 56 mph with a full tank of fuel and trimmed all the way up. I'm pretty happy with that.
Destroyer, The dash is a little different now. I got a Garmin 740s now. But my cruise numbers are the same. 3-almost4 mpg. And all that power.

[bgreene]

That's some serious speed with a full fuel tank, and excellent cruise range.

I may be tweeking a little more..... delayed in tuning the prop for another 200-400 rpm, but still may if I can find good shop that isn't buried with props now.