4 strokes on V20's

[ssiredfish]

Yammy F150 on a bracket on mine. The waterline dropped almost an inch but the boat performs much better IMO. Doesnt fly off the wave and holds a plane better in addition to a few other bonuses such as fuel consumption

[reelapeelin]

I hung a 150 Honda on one back in '04...an inline 4 banger...was a little weighty, but such a sweet motor it was worth it...the Yams they're talking about would be the route I'd take these days...

[bgreene]

Twin Yami 350hp outboards should work out - that's likely 1,500 lbs give or take.

Might run 80 mph before the transom breaks off.

[carbinebo]

Thanks for the input!

I'll be fishing Tampa Bay sometimes with 3-4 adults. Will the 4cyl. / 4str. be up to the task as far as torque?

Bo

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by carbinebo

Thanks for the input!

I'll be fishing Tampa Bay sometimes with 3-4 adults. Will the 4cyl. / 4str. be up to the task as far as torque?

Bo

Hey, your right in my neck of the woods. And yes, most any 4 stroke 4 cylinder will be up to the task with a good prop. Get a prop with alot of surface area to it, and you will have no problems running loaded down. I think the new YAMAHA 200 would be at the top of the short list if you can afford it, but even the 140 SUZUKI would do the job with good performance I would think. I know RANDLEMAN ahsn't ever really complained about his setup, and he runs a 140 JOHNZUKI on his cuddy.

[carbinebo]

Thanks for the info Therm. The 200 Yamy sounds like the way to go. I live right near Terra Ceia Bay. I launch into the Manatee River and fish Tampa Bay / Skyway area a lot.

Bo

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by carbinebo

Thanks for the info Therm. The 200 Yamy sounds like the way to go. I live right near Terra Ceia Bay. I launch into the Manatee River and fish Tampa Bay / Skyway area a lot.

Bo

The 150 Honda I used to have is for sale for a pretty good price...only problem is it is a 20" motor and I suspect you need a 25"er...See Classified Section if you're interested...

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

but even the 140 SUZUKI would do the job with good performance I would think. I know RANDLEMAN ahsn't ever really complained about his setup, and he runs a 140 JOHNZUKI on his cuddy.

I have had 6 people on board and pulled a skier out of the water with no problem with the correct prop.

I have never felt underpowered with the 140, which is probably the least powerful motor in this mid hp inline 4, 4 stroke class.