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I run a 200hp carbed Merc and burn about 12gph @ 4200 RPM / 31-32 MPH. There is just too much junk in the water to run faster, plus dodging crab/shrimp pots and gill nets.
I was really hoping to improve the gas consumption on repowering. Maybe, down to about 8 GPH. Do you think that is possible? The 200 does just great for power. I can run about 42-43 wide open very seldom to that and only for short time.
I use a 15 hp Honda for trolling.
I looked into the Suzuki 250 because of the variable valve system. I just figured it would run with the Optimax's fuel figures..
I ran into a friend at the ramp yesterday and he was launching his 22 Whaler, just put on a new 225 Optimax. Has just 4 hours on it. It really sounded great. I'll keep in contact with him to see how he does with it.

[ September 10, 2003, 12:08 PM: Message edited by: Gary ]