What size motor are you running?

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MDixon

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Trying to find a happy medium for a boat motor. It came with a Johnson 235. I want enough power but not too much (the J235!) What engine would you recommend?
 
MDixon said:
Trying to find a happy medium for a boat motor. It came with a Johnson 235. I want enough power but not too much (the J235!) What engine would you recommend?
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I have had two different 150s on mine...an 86 Evinrude(2 stroke) and now a 4 stroke Honda...and they have both provided adequate power...top speed of 40+ and easily cruises at 30-32...

Lumberslinger has the motor I wish was available when I had to replace my old one...200 hp small-block Etec...lightest way to hang that much power on your transom...
 
Haha, I just repowered with 1998 Johnson 225... gonna put in the water within a few weeks... cant wait! only 100 lbs heavier than the 115 (dog) I took off and sold
 
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fisherman said:
How fast do these boats run WOT with a 200hp 2 stroker ?
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First time out with my (then) new 200, we hit 50 mph on slick water with the engine trimmed up.

I haven't seen that speed for a while, perhaps a little due to wear and tear, and probably more due to bottom growth (I've been neglecting her this year, but promise to do better). It'll still tear up the water when asked. More importantly it cruises very nicely at around 30 mph, and has a very quick hole shot.
 
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