Ultimate outboards for V21

[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.

[captpete13]

this is taken directly from the Honda service manual for a BF225. Dry weight WITH propeller:606lbs in xl shaft length. Operating weight (including oil)626lbs in xl shaft length

[spareparts]

check the shipping weights on the crate that the motors come in, either those crates weigh hundreds of pounds, or some one is lying. On that Honda, add oil(close to 2 gals I think), oil filter, gear lube and a propeller with hardware, you're getting real close to 100 lbs added weight

[bgreene]

I believe the heavy 4 stroke 200/225 honda would be too heavy for the V.
What's it weight ? 700 lbs or more ?

[smokeonthewater]

might this put a v20 into orbit? lol
http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/3220163477.html

[Shrek]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

the 235 that WELLCRAFT rated them for weighed in at 375 pounds

Holy cow, did the old 2 thirsty 5 weigh that little?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Shrek

Holy cow, did the old 2 thirsty 5 weigh that little?

Yes, but the 235 was only 200 at the prop. It was about the same size and output as a 2.5L 200HP MERCURY which weighed in about 385-290.

[bgreene]

Was asking ref insurance allowance......