Ultimate outboards for V21

[Shrek]

My old V20 cc that cterrebonne is now rebuilding had a 3 liter Merc 225 carb saltwater series motor. The boat saw 53 top end with 40mph cruise and averaged 2.5mpg. If I had another, I would go with a 250 Opti. I recon that is the best combo of power and efficiency.

FWIW, with the 3 liter on the back, the balance was great and I hardly ever used my tabs.

Also FWIW, be careful with weight placement once you bracket your boat. Even if you are able to get enough flotation at rest with the big bracket, you may still have porpoising issues if you have too much weight aft. You want to ensure that you don't find yourself in a position where you need full tabs and max motor trim to run a low cruise speed.

[Redneck]

I got 49 Mph WOT on a 1" ripple with 2 guy's and a 6 pack for ballast weight. She jumps out of the hole and away you go problem is I got to go to the gas station. Any one run a Honda??? My dad has a 225 o/b Honda on a 25' welded aluminum. It's dry wieght is 2700 Lbs the motor is around 700 (heavy *****). He plowed through a 7-9' sea then run on it trolling for 6 hours and then came home on a 3' sea at the pumps all he put in was 98L. In three day's out this year my smallest fuel comsumption was 190L. When I start his boat got to walk to the back and check if the water is circulating to make sure it's running Very quiet motor lot's of torque.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Redneck

I got 49 Mph WOT on a 1" ripple with 2 guy's and a 6 pack for ballast weight. She jumps out of the hole and away you go problem is I got to go to the gas station. Any one run a Honda??? My dad has a 225 o/b Honda on a 25' welded aluminum. It's dry wieght is 2700 Lbs the motor is around 700 (heavy *****). He plowed through a 7-9' sea then run on it trolling for 6 hours and then came home on a 3' sea at the pumps all he put in was 98L. In three day's out this year my smallest fuel comsumption was 190L. When I start his boat got to walk to the back and check if the water is circulating to make sure it's running Very quiet motor lot's of torque.

The 225 HONDA is to heavy for a V-20. The smaller 4 cylinder 4 strokes are ok, but the big V-6's are just to heavy for most situations(like having an extra person sitting on your outboard all the time).

[Shrek]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

The 225 HONDA is to heavy for a V-20. The smaller 4 cylinder 4 strokes are ok, but the big V-6's are just to heavy for most situations(like having an extra person sitting on your outboard all the time).

I dunno Ferm, I would definitely do the Honda 225 if I could justify the expenditure. Hell, I'd to a 275 V-Rod if I thought I could get approval from the Mrs.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Shrek

I dunno Ferm, I would definitely do the Honda 225 if I could justify the expenditure. Hell, I'd to a 275 V-Rod if I thought I could get approval from the Mrs.

It's alot of weight for a V-20, it would be like having 2 150 MERCS hanging off the back.

[Shrek]

But only about 100 more than the 3L Merc, which was fine on the back. The boat is rated for 235, so I recon would be a non-issue as long as your transom is in good shape. Apples and oranges to compare a 150 2 smoke Merc and a 4 stroke Honda.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Shrek

But only about 100 more than the 3L Merc, which was fine on the back. The boat is rated for 235, so I recon would be a non-issue as long as your transom is in good shape. Apples and oranges to compare a 150 2 smoke Merc and a 4 stroke Honda.

3l MERC weighs in about 500-525 I believe, 225 HONDA will weigh in at about 725-750 fully rigged and filled. Thats ALOT of weight. HONDA lists the weight on there 225 alot lower than it actually specs out at. And the 235 that WELLCRAFT rated them for weighed in at 375 pounds, 1/2 the weight of teh HONDA.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

The smaller 4 cylinder 4 strokes are ok.

I have to agree with Therm...my 140 Johnzuki is listed weighing 410#...seems about right.

I get 40 mph top speed and 5 mpg to boot!