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Originally Posted by Fish On
I'm ready to repower from my 1995 175 HP Johnson and I'd like to max out the rating for my Hydra-sports 2150 WA at 225 HP. Frankly if I could find a 2003 - 2006 225 HP like Hooper sold that I had confidence in was not abused I would go that way and not go new. My boat is 12 years old but is still in good shape. I could stick with my existing engine but between fuel prices (old 2 stroke dumping 30% unburned), 50 extra HP, less noise, less fumes, and the security of being offshore with a much newer engine, I think it's time to repower. If anyone knows of any used engines that fit that description please let me know. I'd rather go to a dealer and get a short term warrantee as well as some cash for my Johnson in trade.
It's either that or buy a whole new rig and I think I want to wait another couple years to see how the economy shakes out before I make a committment that big since I probably couldn't control myself and I be looking at 26' and twins.
I'd consider 4 strokes as well as long as the price was right.
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Keep in mind, older boats were not HP rated for 4 strokes cause they were not invented yet. I just went through this with my 95 proline 21' . If I switched to a 4 stroke, to get the performance i want for speed and power, I would have to max out the HP rating of my boat. that means a 200-225 4 stroke...BUT....the power to weight ratio is too low compared to a 2 stroke, and if i did that the boat would bog down terrible due to all the extra weight, and the performance would suk. The extra weight would change the angle of the boat at rest too and bring the transom down . Most sharpies I talked to agreed that its not made for a 4 stroke. Most salesmen will sell you what ever they want..