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Originally Posted by Zack1121
. . . I am going to be buying a 2004 Yamaha 225 four stroke next week for a deal I couldn't say no too .do you think the boat will handle the weight?
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No. Are you trying to build a flat water race boat?! I believe those V-6 4 strokes weigh over 600 lbs, only about 2X what the 20' hull was designed to handle! The reason it's probably a good deal is that it's weak "225" that just barely makes 225 hp, with well known crankcase/exhaust corrosion problems. Might work if you removed the casting platform and moved the console up to the bow! Just because you "saw one on the internet with a 350" doesn't mean it works well or is a good idea!
If you will only consider a 4S, a better choice would be the 140 Zuke that weighs a little over 400 lbs, about the same as the 2.6L small block V-6 150/175/200 E-TEC, although it won't match the E-TEC torque. If you want to go with a non-repairable throw- away block without cylinder liners, I believe the 115 Merc, 90 hp Zuke and maybe even the 90 Yamaha may be even lighter.