Repower with 1983 235 VRO?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Hedge

Weight on that beast is 492 lbs.

Weight on a 83 235HP is about 385 pounds, same weight(within a few pounds) as a 83 150.

[Gallagher]

Thanks, guys. I think I'll pass on this beast. My current '92 150 rude already has me running to the pump ...

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Gallagher

Thanks, guys. I think I'll pass on this beast. My current '92 150 rude already has me running to the pump ...

HA!..I had an '86 Gas suckin' 150 Rude on my 1st V is why I increased fuel capacity to 80 gals!!...

At WOT it would suck insects and small birds into the fuel vents...

[Gallagher]

Did you do that with saddle tanks? Mine pump right out of the vents if I get over 18 a side. Would be nice to add some fuel to the mix with any motor. Btw, is anyone running a 175 suzuki around here? I'm thinking that might be a nice next motor ...

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Gallagher

Did you do that with saddle tanks? Mine pump right out of the vents if I get over 18 a side. Would be nice to add some fuel to the mix with any motor. Btw, is anyone running a 175 suzuki around here? I'm thinking that might be a nice next motor ...

Gallagher...go to the Gallery and look through all pics...when yer in my pics, you'll see my seats on two boxes which contain two 40 gal tanks..., so I got rid of the original saddle tanks...actually was roomier w/those gone as well...if you decide to go this route for extra fuel capacity, I can give ya more details if you want...

And I think the 175 Zuke would be a perfect 4-stroke for a V20!!...

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Gallagher...go to the Gallery and look through all pics...when yer in my pics, you'll see my seats on two boxes which contain two 40 gal tanks..., so I got rid of the original saddle tanks...actually was roomier w/those gone as well...if you decide to go this route for extra fuel capacity, I can give ya more details if you want...

And I think the 175 Zuke would be a perfect 4-stroke for a V20!!...

Unless it's one of the OLD 2 stroke 175's, in which case look for corrosion. I have one of the late 80's SUZUKI's I work on that has never seen saltwater, yet the sucker is almost trashed with corrosion.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

Unless it's one of the OLD 2 stroke 175's, in which case look for corrosion. I have one of the late 80's SUZUKI's I work on that has never seen saltwater, yet the sucker is almost trashed with corrosion.

Ooops...I went straight to thinking NEW 4-stroke 175...Ferms right!

[Gallagher]

Will check out those picks Reel. Sounds
Like a great solution to fuel issue

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Gallagher

Will check out those picks Reel. Sounds
Like a great solution to fuel issue

Have fun lookin' through the pics...lots of ideas to pick up on in the gallery...BUT if yer gonna repower w/a new 4-stroke, you may not NEED additional fuel capacity unless you already know yer gonna be makin' long runs to get to the fishin hole or something like that...I repowered that boat w/a Honda 150 after riggin the twin 40 gal tanks...had I known, I woulda stuck a pair of 25 or 30 gals in there instead and save weight and room...live and learn...die and forget it all...

[Gallagher]

Yes, mine has inhaled a few harbor seals, but those suckers had/have get up and dance grunt, which I am loath to give up ...