Mariner 150 v/s mercury 225

[1224bret]

I just finished installing a bracket on mine a few months ago. Granted my boat started life as a I/o but I don't see much of a difference between the way it comes off plane now and how it did before with the 5.7l v8. It drafts the same as it did with the I/o. I installed a 250efi merc that used to be on ridgerunners boat and I love the way the boat handles and gets on plane. Time to plane is probably half of what it used to be. Top end is also over 10mph faster than it was with the v8 I/o. I'd expect you'd get in the low to mid 50's with the 225 maybe faster with the right prop. The bracket does take a little getting used to when it comes to docking if you've gotten used to it without the bracket. My bracket has probably a little more setback than needed also and you can get various lengths of set back. I'm very happy with the bracket and the big motor don't know why anyone wouldn't be.... My vote goes to installing the bracket and using the 225 if you want to put the work into it. However the 150 will push it decent and probably be just as reliable.