Wellcraft V20 Community

Go Back   Wellcraft V20 Community > Wellcraft V-20 Forums > Performance
Reload this Page Why is 200 hp a bit much for Vs ?
Register FAQ Members List Social Groups Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Unread 07-02-2013, 05:05 PM
captpete13's Avatar
captpete13 captpete13 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: toms river nj
Posts: 782
Default
I have a 225 Optimax on my V. Right now I'm running a Merc Revolution 4 prop with 19" pitch. My top end is 53mph occasionally hitting the rev limiter. But the cruise is perfect. 30kts at 4000 rpms and getting 3.5mpg.
__________________
1981 V20 cuddy
2007 225 optimax
http://budgetboattowing.com/
http://www.gardenstateyachtsales.com/
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Unread 07-02-2013, 05:42 PM
bgreene bgreene is offline
Banned
  
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Posts: 6,461
Default
Yeh well I changed my mind on that one - and went for the HO.

Now someone tell me where the switch is.........to dial it up to 250 hp!

225 Opti is known as a top speed motor - both etec and merc 225's putting out closer to 265 hp at the prop.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Unread 07-02-2013, 08:17 PM
THEFERMANATOR's Avatar
THEFERMANATOR THEFERMANATOR is offline
God
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Zephyrhills Fl
Posts: 7,206
Send a message via AIM to THEFERMANATOR
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by bgreene View Post
Yeh well I changed my mind on that one - and went for the HO.

Now someone tell me where the switch is.........to dial it up to 250 hp!

225 Opti is known as a top speed motor - both etec and merc 225's putting out closer to 265 hp at the prop.
245, 265 would get them in trouble with the insurance industry as you have to be within 10% of the rated HP. As for turning it up, it isn't that simple on the new ETECS. Pretty sure there is porting differences in them like MERCURY did.
__________________
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
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Unread 07-03-2013, 05:54 PM
captpete13's Avatar
captpete13 captpete13 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: toms river nj
Posts: 782
Default
went out fishing today and managed to get a pic of all the info on speed and fuel burn.I'm lovin my Opti.
__________________
1981 V20 cuddy
2007 225 optimax
http://budgetboattowing.com/
http://www.gardenstateyachtsales.com/
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Unread 07-03-2013, 08:34 PM
reelapeelin's Avatar
reelapeelin reelapeelin is offline
God
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 15,610
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by captpete13 View Post
went out fishing today and managed to get a pic of all the info on speed and fuel burn.I'm lovin my Opti.
Sweet numbers on a V!!...
__________________
'74 V-20/ BF 150
'95 V-21/ BF 150
'84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc
'87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha



http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/MJ-hide/Iphone201205.jpg
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:14 PM.

Contact Us - WellcraftV20.com - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.