most economical 200hp to put on a v20 cc?

[fromthedepths]

suggestions anyone?cant afford new but will definately be within 10 years old.maybe a optimax of a hpdi,probably wont spend no more than $5000 to $6000 at the most.i got a 89 johnson 200 on there now ,great running motor but it kills me on gph.thanks

[phatdaddy]

If the only reason you are getting repowered is gas, i don't think it is worth it. if you spend $6000 to get a 40% increase in fuel mpg, thats only the difference between 2 mpg & 2.8 mpg. if you want something newer, more reliable, not as corroded, etc. i totally understand. i'm partial to merc optimax, i still like a 2 stroke. i think with real world fuel numbers and prices of engines, it is the best bang for the buck. but whatever you do, we love pictures..

[fromthedepths]

it's more of a something newer ,more reliable issue.dont get me wrong that motor runs like a champ and hasn't let me down for the 2 years i've owned it. i just figured if i'm gonna put all the time and effort into rebuilding this boat ,i might as well repower it with something newer and more economical if possible .

[fromthedepths]

will also be taking pics along the way.

[reelapeelin]

If I was gonna put 6 Gs into another motor, I'd make it a down payment on a new one...w/that much down-stroke you can about write your own deal today...stretch the balance out over as many years as you can and you'll hardly feel 'em...and you KNOW what you got...and one of the things you got is a warranty...Outboard mfgrs and dealers are in a DEALIN' mood right now...I know nothing about your situation, but if you can swing it, that'd be my suggestion...

[THEFERMANATOR]

Either get a new one with a GOOD warranty or keep what you have now. Your current engine will be hard to beat in reliabilty by ANY outboard out there. What are you currently using for GPH? MY built 225 that is ported slightly is actually pretty good on fuel. On average I use 11-13 GPH cruising between 3800 and 4400 on my heavy HYDRA-SPORTS. The DFI's and 4 strokes get better milage at idle and slow cruise, but at a fast cruise and WOT they are actually pretty close to each other in fuel burn. If your limiting yourself to used then 03+ EVINRUDES and 04+ OPTIMAX's are the better ones. Also don't forget about the added weight of a DFI and espescially that of a 4 stroke. If going with a 4 stroke keep your HP goals down a bit, personally I would be lloking at a 175 in newer power for a V-20.

[cterrebonne]

200 hp range, i would stay 2 stroke. all the 200 4 strokes are obese and just look huge.
opti's will get the best fuel mileage, i would stay away from the fichts, unless you can find a DI or E-tec for cheap, and then the HPDI's are hit or miss.

[Skools Out]

for that put the money down on a new E-Tec leave the other stuff in the bone yard

[macojoe]

First I agree with the rest, If I had the cash I would go new.

But if its gas your worried about why not go with a good 150?? 200 is over kill for these boats unless you want a go fast boat, which these were not made for in the first place!!

I have a 23' Sea Ox heavy boat!! and all i have is a 175 and it gets great gas and I still cruz at 25+ knots top out at 33 knots.

How many days you think you going to be flying in your boat?? Lay off the throttle, the motor will last longer you beat the boat less and yes you will save gas!

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Skools Out

for that put the money down on a new E-Tec leave the other stuff in the bone yard

5 year warranty right now with a free I-command upgrade.